Sailing Zephyr · video

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The crew of the 40-ft sailboat Zephyr transits from the Bahamas to the United States, ultimately opting for the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) after failing to complete an offshore passage north. Upon arrival in West Palm Beach, the vessel encounters 25–30 knot squalls, forcing an emergency anchoring maneuver in shallow water.2:07 Attempting to bypass the ICW, the crew departs St. Augustine for a planned 280-mile offshore run toward North Carolina, but turns back after encountering heavy swell, wind, and a total failure of the wind data on their chart plotter.4:53 The crew subsequently navigates the ICW toward Charleston and Beaufort, South Carolina, while managing a beetle infestation in stored dry goods and a cooling system repair on the engine’s water pump.11:37 During a stop at Price Creek, South Carolina, the boat experiences a nervous night at anchor in 25–30 knot northeasterly winds, where tidal currents pinned the vessel beam-to the wind.14:44 The crew confirms the engine water pump remains leak-free after one month of heavy motoring.15:43

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