Sailing Zephyr · video

What this video covers

After a multi-day storm with gusts exceeding 30 knots, a neighboring sailboat in a Vero Beach anchorage drags its anchor and drifts toward other vessels and nearby mangroves.1:47 The crew of Zephyr, a 44-foot sailboat, maintains an overnight anchor watch to monitor their own position and avoid collisions.4:25 Following the storm, the crew successfully retrieves their Mantus anchor, which held firm at a 7:1 scope in mud during the high winds.6:58 They then motor-sail 14 miles to Fort Pierce, where they encounter a bridge closure due to mechanical issues.8:09 The crew subsequently departs Fort Pierce for a 44-mile coastal passage to West Palm Beach.9:12 They navigate 4- to 7-foot following seas while running close to the coast to avoid the Gulf Stream.10:50 Using a Genoa from Precision Sails, the boat maintains speeds between 6.5 and 9.2 knots.12:24 The passage concludes with the successful operation of their watermaker in open water.13:08

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