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EP52 - Sailing FLORIDA to VIRGINIA Part 2 | 854nm on the EAST COAST
28 juillet 2024 · 26 min · 2K vues
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The crew of the 38-ft sailboat *Validated* completes a passage from Beaufort, North Carolina, to Quantico, Virginia, navigating the Atlantic coast and the Potomac River. After waiting out a low-pressure system in Beaufort, the crew monitors weather reports from a nearby tugboat to time their transit around Cape Hatteras, where they encounter significant sea state changes.11:03 During the final leg near Virginia Beach, the crew detects a propane leak, leading them to shut off the main solenoid and isolate the tanks in the locker.18:04 The vessel communicates with the tugboat *Nicholas T* on VHF channel 13 to coordinate passing in the Cape Henry Channel.18:56 Upon reaching the Potomac River, the crew navigates the narrow entrance to the Marine Corps Base Quantico Marina, utilizing a custom fender board system to dock against pylons.22:19 The passage concludes after approximately 854 nautical miles, highlighting the logistical challenges of coastal cruising, including managing fuel, weather windows, and mechanical maintenance.
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