Sailing Sweet Rucavídeo
SAILING Into The Wilderness of Uncharted PATAGONIA [Ep. 122]
3 de septiembre de 2023 · 27 min · 20K visitas · Canal Coburn
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The crew of Sweet Ruca navigates the uncharted waters of Canal Coburn in southern Chile, relying on shared GPS tracks and radar to transit toward Isla Adelaide.13:50 Facing a forecast of 40-knot winds, the crew sails a 20-mile open-water stretch with a triple-reefed main and a fully unfurled number three jib, maintaining eight knots in 20 knots of wind.8:05 Upon reaching Caleta Tarmac, they anchor in 30 feet of water, accounting for a six-to-eight-foot tidal range.16:52 To secure the vessel against high-velocity gusts, the crew deploys a "spider web" mooring configuration, eventually attaching seven lines to shore trees and rocks to supplement the primary anchor.20:07 When a port bow line fails due to a pulled tree root, the crew reinforces the mooring with additional lines midship on both the port and starboard sides.22:09 The experience confirms that redundant shore lines are essential for safety when anchoring in uncharted, high-wind wilderness areas.
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