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100% Pure & Thrilling Sailing in Stunning Patagonian Fjords [Ep. 128]
15 October 2023 · 23 min · 22K views · Puerto Bueno
What this video covers
Sweet Ruca navigates the Canal Sarmiento in Patagonia under a staysail, a third jib, and a double-reefed main.3:29 With southwest winds blowing between 15 and 19 knots, the vessel maintains a speed of eight knots on a 330-degree heading.3:58 The crew anchors for the night in Puerto Bueno, historically known as Schooner Cove, to seek protection from wind and waves.12:46 During the anchoring process, the crew struggles to secure stern ties as south winds push the bow toward the lee shore.16:25 After failing to secure a blue rope, Curtis uses a fisherman’s line to hold the stern while the crew manages to attach a bow line.16:20 They later adjust the lines to account for a predicted wind shift from the south to the north.18:37 The stop at Puerto Bueno provides access to hiking trails, a nearby lake, and elevated views of the surrounding mountain range and channel.20:45
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