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We're on a Deserted Island...AND Keeping a Failure Secret! Lazy Gecko Sailing Ep. 269

14 settembre 2023 · 13 min · 58K visualizzazioni · Marquesas Keys, Florida

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The crew of the 8-year liveaboard vessel *Calypso* anchors 20 miles west of Key West, Florida, to explore a deserted island via their dinghy, *Taco*.3:10 During the transit, the crew manages a refrigeration failure after the freezer temperature rises to 51.4 degrees Fahrenheit, forcing them to transfer perishables to an external refrigerator.7:19 The following morning, the crew attempts to deploy a furling spinnaker for the first time while sailing 40 miles toward the Dry Tortugas.11:13 The sail immediately twists due to improper handling, leading the crew to abandon the maneuver and stow the gear.11:31 The passage continues in light winds, accompanied by dolphin sightings near the vessel.11:19 The crew notes the need for further instruction on operating the furling spinnaker system.11:31

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