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2 Month Gone - (Why I HAD To Leave)
12 October 2023 · 24 min · 8K views · Clarkes Court Boatyard, Grenada
What this video covers
After 401 days of continuous cruising, Daniel hauled his sailboat out at Clark's Court boatyard for a two-month hiatus to combat burnout.Watch Upon returning, he assessed the vessel for damage caused by the tropical climate, noting mold accumulation, dust, and a chafed line against the boom where a bungee cord had failed.3:44 He successfully protected the anchor from rust using a preventative spray and confirmed his lithium-ion cobalt batteries remained topped up.4:59 A friend maintained the boat's interior airflow during his absence, which mitigated potential mildew issues.6:54 During his time away, he visited his hometown, spent six weeks in Tenerife kiteboarding, and completed a 10-day road trip across Spain.18:03 He used this period to draft a five-year plan, which includes a transition to a seasonal sailing schedule of six to eight months per year to maintain enthusiasm for the lifestyle.15:08 He intends to relaunch the boat on October 28th to begin a new passage from Grenada toward Colombia.22:14
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