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2 October 2026 · 19 min · 4K views · Lake Champlain, Vermont
What this video covers
Daniel, sailing a McGregor 26X on Lake Champlain, spends a day cruising near Burlington, Vermont, with a guest.0:03 After repairing a snapped centerboard line by feeding a new line through the trunk while in the water, he motors to a marina to meet a local sailing guide named Gideon.4:50 Gideon demonstrates precision docking maneuvers under sail, including approaching a dock in wind square to the slip.7:00 Daniel and his guest join Gideon for a two-hour sailing excursion, practicing close-hauled sailing at approximately 60 degrees off the wind.9:31 The day concludes with anchoring in a protected bay after picking up food at a local pavilion.15:42 The experience highlights the importance of practice in mastering docking distances and momentum, as well as the utility of a trailerable sailboat for accessing diverse locations on a large lake.11:36
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