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SEAMANSHIP goes out the window | WELCOME TO AMERICA | Sailing Sunday | Ep.220
22 October 2023 · 12 min · 13K views · Gulf Stream, off the coast of Florida
What this video covers
The crew of the 50-ft catamaran Sunday transits from the Abaco Islands, Bahamas, to St. Augustine, Florida, during peak hurricane season.0:05 The 167-nautical-mile passage begins with thunderstorms and a non-functional AIS, forcing the crew to rely on radar to track cargo ships and avoid a floating pallet.0:09 Upon entering the Gulf Stream, the vessel gains a 3-knot speed boost, maintaining 9 to 10 knots while motoring to dodge localised squalls.3:40 The crew uses an eSIM for mobile connectivity, which facilitates a remote video check-in with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.9:14 Upon arrival in St. Augustine, the crew encounters heavy powerboat traffic and wakes, noting a stark contrast to the quiet, remote anchorages of the Bahamas.10:18 The passage concludes with the crew anchoring in St. Augustine to monitor Atlantic tropical storm activity before continuing north.4:53 Relying on radar and maintaining a constant watch compensates for AIS failure during offshore passages in high-traffic shipping lanes.
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