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HECTIC STORM AT ANCHOR

17 June 2016 · 8 min · 34K views

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Wes and Kate navigate towards Kilkenny Marina in Georgia, maintaining a speed of 4.3 knots in 18.9 feet of water.1:23 They anchor outside Kilkenny Creek, noting the location offers 10 to 11 feet of depth and ample swinging room.1:32 The crew experiences a daily pattern of afternoon thunderstorms, including one system that brings shifting winds and heavy rain while they prepare dinner.2:00 Following the storm, the pair transitions to Charleston, South Carolina, to haul the boat out for a period of storage.6:15 They decide to leave the vessel in Charleston during a life transition and return to Massachusetts.6:28 Wes plans to participate in Wednesday night sailboat races in New England to maintain sailing momentum while off the boat.7:08 The couple intends to resume full-time cruising in the future and plans to spend the upcoming summer sailing in New England.8:17

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