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This is Uncomfortable! - Lazy Gecko Sailing VLOG 147
8 August 2020 · 15 min · 82K views · British Virgin Islands
What this video covers
Brittany and Jeremiah, sailing the 45-ft Antares catamaran Calypso, prepare for a 90-mile passage from the British Virgin Islands to the lower Caribbean. The crew installs a Dyneema safety line on the bowsprit to prevent failure of the factory-installed blue and white line, a modification suggested by a delivery captain.7:06 They also retrieve a newly shipped parasailor from Red Hook Mail Service in the USVI.2:09 Jeremiah completes the BVI customs checkout process for the vessel and firearms, noting that the procedure was straightforward and did not require a police escort.10:14 The crew plans a 9:00 p.m. departure to time their arrival with a 90-degree wind shift, allowing for a more favorable point of sail.11:48 After weighing anchor, the crew hears an unusual sliding sound and thud, prompting them to re-anchor and inspect the hull for potential damage.13:43
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