Pain and Paradise Adventures of an old Seadog, epi67
3 November 2017 · 13 min · 71K views · Tyrrell Bay, Carriacou
What this video covers
The owner of a cruising sailboat removes the mainsheet traveler from the cockpit while anchored in Tyrrell Bay, Carriacou, to eliminate a tripping hazard and increase deck space.6:59 The traveler, a heavy rail secured by four bolts, is stowed for potential reinstallation.8:32 The owner replaces the standard traveler system with a twin mainsheet arrangement using pulley blocks.6:35 While navigating to Sandy Island, the boat follows a companion vessel, *Bella*, through waters containing shoals and reefs.4:26 The owner also performs routine maintenance, including provisioning for supplies and attempting to bake bread.3:10 During a 5:00 a.m. departure from Carriacou, the owner sustains a foot injury while preparing the boat in squally, rainy conditions.11:55 The passage begins in poor weather despite professional weather routing.11:17
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