Ep#355 Pre-regata con Dobbs
18 de julio de 2025 · 22 min · 80 visitas
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The crew of the Catalina 30.9 sailboat *Rebel* prepares for the Chicago to Mackinac Island sailboat race, departing from Belmont Harbor in Chicago. The team anticipates light winds and tactical sailing conditions, with a potential for short-lived thunderstorms during the first 24 hours. They plan to sail along the eastern coast of Lake Michigan, aiming for an arrival on Mackinac Island by the evening of July 21. To maintain communication during the race, the crew installed a Starlink system, allowing for frequent podcast updates despite a 50-gigabyte data limit. Provisions include five prepped dinners, including spaghetti and meatballs and bangers and mash, alongside significant water supplies. The crew discusses the challenges of man-overboard recovery and the importance of maintaining a healthy respect for safety while navigating. The race fleet includes various high-performance vessels, such as Santa Cruz 70s, J/111s, and GP 52s, contrasting with the crew's focus on their own tactical performance in the cruising division.
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