Departing the PNW for Mexico | The Journey Begins! - Ep. 55
1 December 2023 · 21 min · 3K views · Port Townsend
What this video covers
Sea Dream of Clyde departs Bellingham, Washington, for a coastal passage towards Port Townsend and Dungeness Spit.Watch The crew navigates thick fog banks and light winds, frequently switching between sailing and motoring to manage tidal currents and visibility. After anchoring in Chuckanut Bay and Watmow Bay on Lopez Island, the vessel reaches Port Townsend to participate in the Wooden Boat Festival.2:10 The crew joins a large sail-past of approximately 50 sailboats before heading towards Dungeness Spit.12:07 During the final approach to Dungeness Spit, the crew executes a sailing-to-anchor manoeuvre, dropping the mainsail while maintaining steerage and deploying the anchor as the boat slows to one knot to prevent chain pile-up.19:01 The crew utilises a bicycle-pump-powered air horn for signalling in fog and recently installed movable dodger lights for deck visibility.3:13
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