Neon Swell · video

What this video covers

A small liveaboard sailboat returns to the water after a hiatus, with the owner and two dogs aboard for what appears to be an Intracoastal Waterway shakedown. Headwinds force motoring the entire first leg.▶ 1:53 The crew anchors overnight in roughly two feet of water near a bird sanctuary, close enough to shore to kayak the dogs to the beach.▶ 3:00 The anchorage proved slightly rolly for a few hours when the wind shifted, but the boat held without running aground.▶ 8:46 A handheld remote — described as a standout piece of gear — assists with boat handling.▶ 2:12 Sleeping arrangements on the small boat are tight, with the dogs claiming the bed.▶ 6:46 The morning routine involves kayaking the dogs ashore again for a beach walk before returning for breakfast at anchor.▶ 10:50 No mechanical problems or navigation incidents are reported; the primary content is the first-night-back experience of re-acclimating to life aboard a compact sailboat with pets.

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