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27 March 2016 · 6 min · 24K views · Pine Island, Florida
Sailor steers boat under vast sky near distant thunderhead
What this video covers
Wes and Kate transit the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) north from St. Augustine, Florida, to an anchorage south of Pine Island.▶ 2:44 During a severe afternoon thunderstorm, the crew leaves their hatches open, resulting in significant water ingress below deck.▶ 1:32 They mitigate damage to bedding by storing linens in plastic trash bags and confirm the bilge remains manageable after the downpour.▶ 2:01 The pair reports frequent, intense afternoon squalls in Florida during the summer, noting wind speeds between 30 and 50 knots accompanied by heavy lightning.▶ 3:49 They advise cruisers to complete daily passages during the morning hours to avoid these predictable, high-intensity weather systems.▶ 4:04 The current anchorage near Pine Island offers protection just off the ICW with minimal traffic.▶ 3:06 While navigating the region, the crew meets with fellow liveaboards, including the creator of the Accidental Sailor Girl channel.▶ 4:35
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