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Offshore Sailing - Lazy Gecko VLOG 47
23 febbraio 2017 · 13 min · 175K visualizzazioni · Lake Sylvia, Fort Lauderdale
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Brittany and Jeremiah sail from North Palm Beach Anchorage toward Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on a 10-hour offshore passage.4:45 During the trip, the autopilot fails when its internal drive belt disintegrates, forcing the crew to hand-steer the remainder of the journey.7:06 The boat encounters a strong thunderstorm while approaching the coast, which the crew waits out at sea before entering the inlet.7:46 They navigate into Lake Sylvia, an anchorage requiring a specific transit path: staying to the port side of the channel before crossing to the starboard side halfway through.7:57 The crew relies on ActiveCaptain for this navigation guidance.8:02 Although they initially plan to continue their voyage, they decide to remain in Lake Sylvia after weather forecasts shift from two-to-three-foot seas to four-to-six-foot seas.10:30 The crew chooses to prioritize safety over their original schedule, opting to stay at anchor rather than face rougher conditions.10:36
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