Sailing Catalpa · video

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The crew of the Catalpa manages food shortages during a period of stormy weather while anchored in a protected bay. With fresh produce and eggs depleted, the family relies on pantry staples like muesli, bread, and baked beans, supplementing their diet with spearfished coral trout and homemade green pancakes made with flaxseed eggs.0:59 After four days of rain and drizzle, the crew attempts a passage to Treasure Island to find surf.5:57 During the transit, they encounter squalls with wind speeds reaching 30 knots, prompting the use of a third reef in the mainsail.6:30 Upon arrival at Treasure Island, the crew finds surfable waves but experiences further weather instability, including a localized squall that triggers an anchor alarm.13:33 The crew maintains their position by paying out significant chain and monitoring wind instruments, noting that heavy rain can cause inaccurate wind speed readings.13:03

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