Sailing Wind Therapy · video

What this video covers

The crew of the Leopard 45 catamaran *Wind Therapy* sails from Culebra, Puerto Rico, to the Bahamas, with a planned stop in Turks and Caicos.Watch During the passage, the crew manages close-quarters encounters with commercial vessels, including the *Fugu* and a freighter near Acklins Island, by using VHF radio to confirm their presence and intentions.6:34 The crew navigates shallow water at Hog Cut and transits Current Cut in the Bahamas, timing the latter to ride the tide, which results in a speed of 12 knots.16:59 To mitigate seasickness, the crew member uses medication and wristbands while maintaining hydration and avoiding alcohol.9:35 The vessel later joins a Leopard owner's flotilla near Eleuthera before heading toward Spanish Wells.19:06 The passage concludes with the crew preparing for a northward journey toward New England.20:48

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