Acorn To Arabellavídeo
Navigating Arabella Up Two Tricky Rivers - Episode 276 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
11 de agosto de 2023 · 21 min · 89K visitas · Merrimack River, Newburyport, Massachusetts
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The wooden boat *Arabella* transits the Annisquam River and the Merrimack River to reach Newburyport, Massachusetts.Watch To bypass Cape Ann, the crew motors through the Annisquam River, coordinating with the Route 127 drawbridge operator to clear the narrow canal at high tide.4:24 Upon entering the Merrimack River, the crew navigates a four-knot current to secure the vessel to a mooring.9:29 Picking up the mooring pennant requires precise maneuvering to keep the boat centered in the strong river flow.10:28 After spending a week and a half on a mooring, the crew moves *Arabella* to the town dock in Newburyport for public tours facilitated by the local harbormaster.15:07 The owner, Steve, works toward meeting insurance requirements for captaincy, which involve completing a detailed training certificate covering safety equipment, engine room systems, and rigging.18:40 The vessel currently lacks lifelines, a deficiency noted during the insurance assessment process.19:28
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