Home Before we SAIL the Open OCEAN | SAIL THE WORLD | Ep 34
18 October 2021 · 19 min · 2K views · Vancouver Island
What this video covers
The crew of the 45-foot sailboat Meraki completes a seven-week shakedown cruise from Drew Harbour to Victoria, British Columbia, in preparation for a planned departure to Mexico. During the transit, the owner performs maintenance on the propeller shaft to address a slight wobble and potential cutlass bearing wear by unbolting and realigning the shaft at the transmission.10:01 The crew navigates Dods Narrows and the waters near Discovery Island, utilising a tug and barge as a guide through narrow, choppy passages where south-westerly winds oppose the current.18:33 While sailing, the crew practises tacking manoeuvres and manages sail trim in light winds, occasionally relying on the engine when wind speeds drop below six knots.13:21 The vessel maintains speeds up to nine knots while motoring with a strong following current.17:19 Final preparations for the upcoming offshore passage include replacing wire-rope halyards with full rope and finalising rigging adjustments in Victoria.2:45 The crew plans to depart for Port Angeles to clear customs by 1 September.14:34
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