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S/V Quetzal - Sailing to Oxford
23 June 2023 · 10 min · 842 views · Harrington Harbor South, Maryland
What this video covers
S/V Quetzal departs Harrington Harbor South on the Chesapeake Bay on June 17th, bound for Oxford, Maryland.0:07 The crew anticipates 15 to 18 knots of wind and adjusts their route past a red marker to improve the wind angle for a faster point of sail.2:04 Upon arrival, they anchor in the Tredavon River off Peck's Point for two nights, visiting the Cuts and Case Shipyard and the Scottish Highlands Creamery.3:13 During the return trip on June 19th, the Yanmar 125 engine overheats, evidenced by steam and a lack of cooling water discharge.5:24 The crew initially attempts to drift with a Code Zero in light air but eventually engages the engine to motor through the Choptank River.6:21 Once back on the open bay, wind conditions improve, allowing the vessel to maintain 5.5 to 6 knots under sail.8:39
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