Boats are DRAGGING | Leaving NYC for the Storm [295]
20 de junio de 2024 · 21 min · 2K visitas · Coney Island, New York
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A family crew aboard a sailboat anchored near Coney Island, New York, encounters multiple dragging vessels during a period of 25-knot gusts.14:36 While waiting for a weather window to transit the New Jersey coast, the crew monitors their own position, maintaining 130 feet of chain in a tight anchorage near a wreck.17:15 Cory assists in towing a dragging boat, identified as Wave Rover, off the rocks using a 15-horsepower dinghy.16:04 The maneuver proves difficult due to the dinghy’s single-side attachment point and the wind conditions.15:45 Throughout the stay, the crew struggles with persistent leaks around the mast and tow rails, despite previous attempts to seal them with 3M tape and windshield adhesive.12:01 The crew prepares for an upcoming passage by pre-cooking meals to minimize time below deck during the transit.19:16 The experience highlights the challenges of managing a leaking vessel while assisting neighbors in a crowded, wind-exposed anchorage.
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