Glad to be on the Dock, Gale Warning in Effect EP#415
29 mars 2026 · 44 min · 107 vues · Fort Pierce, Florida
Sailboat battles storm waves at Fort Pierce Inlet
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
A Westsail 32 remains docked in a Florida marina while a gale with sustained winds of 34 to 40 knots passes through the region.5:02 The owner notes that the heavy displacement of the vessel provides superior stability compared to lighter, sportier boats in the same marina during high-wind events.18:06 Recent offshore conditions included a period of being becalmed followed by a system with gusts into the 40s, which necessitated motoring the final 35 miles into the Fort Pierce Inlet.2:02 The engine performed reliably during the approach, starting immediately despite low battery levels.35:27 Planned maintenance includes cleaning the engine room and inspecting the primary fuel filter for potential debris or mechanical wear.36:58 The owner intends to resume sailing on a different vessel once the current weather system clears.18:39
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