Sailing Sweet Rucavidéo
We Visit a Mysterious Shipwreck - Sailing in Patagonia! [Ep. 136]
10 décembre 2023 · 19 min · 16K vues · Canal Messier
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Navigation in the channels of Patagonia requires caution due to uncharted shoals and significant tidal ranges, which can reach eight feet.0:52 While transiting Canal Messier, the crew of Sweet Ruca observed the wreck of the Greek steamship Captain Leonidas, which ran aground in 1968.3:30 The vessel sits in a shallow area within a deep channel, necessitating a dedicated bow watch during approach.3:40 Sailing conditions in the region involve frequent wind shifts, rain squalls, and freezing temperatures, often requiring multiple tacks in light air.5:12 When anchoring in narrow coves, the crew uses a depth sounder positioned forward of the keel to probe for hazards before reversing into position.14:35 They secure the boat by dropping an anchor and running lines to trees on shore, accounting for the large tidal drop to ensure the vessel remains clear of the bottom at low tide.17:55 Navigational charts for these remote areas are often incomplete, making local guides and visual depth sounding essential for safe maneuvering.13:33
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