Contessa 32 - A Yacht Delivery from Gosport to Falmouth
11 February 2021 · 8 min · 73K views · Falmouth, Cornwall
What this video covers
A 1972 Contessa 32, formerly named Red Kipper and Confusion, undergoes a delivery from Gosport to Falmouth.4:04 Before departure, riggers repair the gooseneck and clear a jib halyard wrap.0:50 The crew misses the afternoon tide at the Needles and departs at 03:00 instead.1:15 During the passage, the vessel crosses Lyme Bay in light winds and calm seas, reaching Start Point by 06:00.5:38 The boat maintains a smooth motion through choppy, lumpy seas without slamming.6:16 The delivery allows the owner to utilize Covid-19 mariner exemptions and receive professional instruction on the boat's systems.6:45 The vessel arrives 16 miles off St Anthony's Head in clear, sunny conditions.6:02 The Contessa 32 demonstrates high sea kindliness and performance in varied coastal conditions.
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