Leaving My Love. Adventures of an Old Seadog, ep108
24 août 2018 · 15 min · 84K vues · San Carlos, Panama
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
A solo sailor prepares his steel sailboat, Shadi, for a month-long period of unattended storage at a marina in the San Carlos area of Panama.8:31 To secure the vessel for hibernation, he disconnects the batteries, covers the solar panels, closes all seacocks, and stows loose deck gear.8:39 He performs a deep cleaning of the interior, including removing mold from under the flooring and washing seat covers, while utilizing the marina's fresh water supply to wash the exterior hull.7:06 The sailor also addresses mooring issues caused by a persistent swell that forced the boat to fetch up violently against the pontoon, resolving the movement by adjusting lines and adding spring ropes.12:25 Before departing for the United Kingdom, he secures a letter from the marina confirming the boat's location to assist with future customs and travel documentation.11:47 He coordinates with neighbors to monitor the vessel during his absence.12:11
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