STUCK in the USA during a Pandemic | Sailing to Green Cove Springs [Ep 150]
15 de julio de 2021 · 21 min · 2K visitas · Saint Johns River
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The crew navigates the Intracoastal Waterway and the St. Johns River toward Green Cove Springs, Florida, while managing visa expiration concerns and preparing the boat for a seasonal haul-out.6:25 During the 40-mile transit, they encounter significant current discrepancies between the Aqua Maps app and actual conditions, often struggling against a one-to-two-knot head current.9:39 The vessel faces multiple squalls, including one that forces a rapid sail reduction due to extreme heeling.14:30 After arriving at a mooring ball in Green Cove Springs, the crew secures the boat against the approaching Hurricane Isaias by using three mooring lines.18:48 Post-storm inspections reveal no significant damage to the vessel, though the dinghy shows signs of rot and chafing.18:09 The crew removes a faulty radio and prepares the boat for a scheduled August 18th haul-out.20:29 They also resolve a potential visa overstay issue by confirming their six-month legal status with border patrol via the Roam app.7:56
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