Sailing Sweet Ruca · video

What this video covers

Sweet Ruca departs the remote village of Puerto Eden, Chile, to complete the final 600 miles of a 1,200-mile journey through the Patagonian wilderness.0:05 The crew anchors in 100 feet of water after a wind shift forces them to relocate from their initial position to avoid a nearby rock.1:34 Light winds necessitate motoring, allowing the crew to dry out wet canvas sails on deck to prevent mould growth.2:51 The vessel navigates the channel toward Isla Vittorio, where the crew arrives first and secures the boat by tying to trees.12:02 This manoeuvre leaves sufficient space for their friends on the catamaran Artemis to anchor in the protected bay.12:08 The crew uses a dinghy to visit the neighbouring boat, sharing experiences from the previous leg of the trip before continuing their passage.12:02

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