Blue Horizonvideo
Sailing through NYC to the Gates of Hell!
15 dicembre 2024 · 13 min · 98K visualizzazioni · New York City
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The crew of the sailboat *Blue Horizon* departs an anchorage near the Statue of Liberty to transit New York City’s East River and navigate the tidal currents of Hell Gate.3:45 While weighing anchor, the crew clears debris, including lines and cables, from their ground tackle.3:20 Navigating the East River requires careful timing to manage strong currents and avoid hazardous whirlpools.8:36 Upon encountering a bridge with insufficient vertical clearance for their mast, the crew reverses course against a two-knot current before selecting an alternative channel.9:10 In the secondary channel, they encounter complex cross-currents and turbulent water, though they maintain a speed of 6.5 knots.9:48 During the transit, the crew observes the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, a decommissioned five-story prison barge moored in the river.11:28 The passage concludes as the vessel clears the city skyline and reaches a final anchorage.12:35 Proper timing of tidal windows remains essential for safe navigation through the narrow, high-current passages of the East River.
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