Sailing Sweet Rucavideo
This is How We DOCK IT! [Ep. 56]
16 January 2022 · 22 min · 14K views · Between Terceira and São Miguel Islands
What this video covers
The crew of the 45-foot sailboat Sweet Ruca completes an overnight passage from the vicinity of Terceira to Ponta Delgada Marina on São Miguel Island in the Azores.1:08 During the transit, they maintain an average speed of 7 knots with three reefs in the mainsail and a number two genoa, navigating 45 to 50 degrees off the apparent wind in 12 to 20 knots of breeze.1:40 Upon arrival, the crew utilizes a pre-booked berth, coordinating with local contact Duarte via VHF radio to assist with shorthanded docking.10:11 To prepare for an extended period of leaving the boat unattended, they remove the sails to reduce windage, noting significant wear and spreader tears on the genoa.14:41 They also secure the vessel with extra dock lines to mitigate the impact of 30-knot southerly winds that cause significant surge within the harbor.13:46 Final preparations include obtaining EU pet passport documentation and veterinary health checks for their dog, Roxy, before the crew departs for a flight home.20:20
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