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The Current Nearly Defeated Us… Ep-197
27 de noviembre de 2025 · 25 min · 20K visitas · Florida
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A cruising couple navigating the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) in Florida faces significant challenges with bridge schedules, fuel dock pricing, and strong tidal currents. After being denied a small-volume water purchase at one facility, the crew encounters a bridge operator who refuses to open for a request made three minutes past the scheduled time, forcing a one-hour wait.14:11 While transiting near Ponce Inlet, the boat struggles to depart a fuel dock at Sealove Marina due to a 3-to-4-knot cross-current that threatens to push the vessel into pilings.19:39 The crew eventually relies on dockhands to push the boat clear.19:55 To avoid fighting the current, the sailors decide to anchor and wait for the tide to turn rather than motor against the flow.21:27 The video also notes the crew's plan to install an electric davit system to manage their 130-kilogram tender, citing the physical strain of manual lifting and the security risks of leaving the dinghy in the water.12:03
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