REALITY of Sailing with 2 KIDS [E315]
17 November 2024 · 20 min · 931 views · Sisters Creek, Florida
What this video covers
A family cruising with two young children manages ongoing boat maintenance and repairs while transiting the Florida coast toward the Bahamas. After completing a rig replacement, the crew identifies significant structural issues, including rotting cabin-top coring and leaking handrails that require extensive removal of interior trim to access backing plates.2:59 The owners struggle to balance childcare with boat projects, noting that the vessel’s constant maintenance needs and the children’s high demand for attention create significant physical and emotional fatigue.11:06 During a stop at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina, the crew repairs a leaking dodger by replacing degraded Velcro and addresses water tank contamination risks by sealing caps with butyl tape.8:15 The family navigates toward Matanzas Inlet, exercising caution due to reports of shoaling in the area.19:42 The experience highlights the difficulty of managing major refit projects while actively cruising with young children.
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