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Sailboat Life : Post-Hurricane Return & Rediscovering Our Sea Legs! 🌊⛵️
9 janvier 2024 · 17 min · 20K vues · Barra de Navidad
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Ben and Alie return to their 38-ft sailboat, Kiana, in Barra de Navidad, Mexico, after an eight-month hiatus.2:16 The boat remained under the care of a local manager during the hurricane season and required significant recommissioning before departure.2:21 Tasks included reinstalling the jib sail and electronics, provisioning, and repairing a leaking dinghy that had suffered seam failure.10:26 The crew also addressed a heavy 20-horsepower outboard motor, noting that the current crane and pulley system requires an upgrade to improve safety and ease of use in rolly anchorages.8:58 On Christmas Eve, the pair departed the dock for a 16-knot beat into the wind, successfully testing their sailing skills before anchoring at Tanaka Tida.14:55 Upon arrival, they discovered the windlass remained non-functional, highlighting the ongoing maintenance required to return the vessel to full operational status.16:35
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