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Why We Built Arabella…The Dream We’re Finally Chasing

17 de abril de 2026 · 12 min · 22K visitas · Newfoundland

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Steve and his crew plan to sail their custom-built boat, Arabella, to the south coast of Newfoundland this summer to explore and develop rock climbing routes at the Nudik, a remote crag.0:45 They identified the Nudik as a prime location for potential first ascents, specifically targeting unexplored granite faces near Dolland Bight.2:33 By using the boat as a mobile base, they intend to bypass the difficult multi-hour overland hikes required by land-based climbers who access the area via Devil's Bay.3:24 The crew plans to anchor in Sandy Point, which the cruising guide describes as the best anchorage on the south coast, to minimize transit time to the cliff.5:42 Before departing, Steve is completing several boat projects, including installing a new mainsheet winch, adding a drip edge around the cockpit solar panels to divert rainwater, and creating custom line-storage bags.8:29 He also aims to install a wind-vane self-steering system to improve long-distance passage-making capabilities.10:40

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