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Exploring The Glaciers of Patagonia - Is Our Fiberglass Boat Ready For ICE? [Ep. 119]

6 agosto 2023 · 26 min · 18K visualizzazioni · Senopia, Patagonia

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Curtis and Kate, sailing the fiberglass vessel Sweet Ruca in Patagonia, encounter heavy ice drift while anchored in a bay near a glacier.11:24 The crew uses their dinghy to scout a path through the ice before attempting to motor the main boat toward the western arm of Senopia.12:23 After observing large icebergs and solid ice formations, they decide to turn back to avoid potential hull damage.18:58 They motor 18 miles to an uncharted cove near Isla Cher, navigating by sight in shallow water to avoid grounding.21:30 The crew secures the boat using an anchor and shore ties in the protected anchorage.22:19 During the transit, they monitor the catamaran Artemis via AIS and pass a ferry traveling between Punta Arenas and Puerto Williams.21:42 The crew prioritizes the integrity of their boat's bottom paint and hull over further exploration of ice-heavy channels.

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