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Exploring Newfoundland's Unclimbed Coastal Cliffs by Sailboat
17 July 2026 · 23 min · 19K views · Francois, Newfoundland
What this video covers
The 38-ft sailboat Arabella navigates the southern coast of Newfoundland, transitioning from the village of Francois to Hare Bay to establish a base camp for rock climbing.▶ 9:05 Due to extreme water depths exceeding 160 feet and steep, rocky shorelines, traditional anchoring is impractical.▶ 10:48 To prevent the vessel from swinging and dragging in swirling winds and tidal currents, the crew implements a stern-tie system using a salvaged yellow line secured to shore-side trees.▶ 16:17 A secondary grapnel anchor and a series of surface floats keep the mooring line submerged and clear of the propeller, allowing the crew to depart for provisions while maintaining a secure, fixed position.▶ 18:14 The setup also serves to distance the boat from shore-based black fly swarms.▶ 18:26 The crew transports over 100 pounds of climbing gear, including bolts and drill bits, to the site of an unexplored cliff known as the Nuttock.▶ 14:19
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