Reacting To Viewer Comments - You Won't Believe What We Say [Ep. 110]

Name: Reacting To Viewer Comments - You Won't Believe What We Say [Ep. 110]
Uploaded: 2023-05-19T19:00:10.000Z
Duration: 23 min 15 s
Description: The crew of *Sweet Ruca* explains their decision to use engine assistance while navigating uncharted Chilean fjords.

19. mai 2023 · 23 min · 16K visninger

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The crew of the 46-ft J-Boats J46 *Sweet Ruca* addresses viewer questions regarding their recent Cape Horn passage and vessel design. The boat features a fin keel, spade rudder, and carbon fiber mast, which the owners classify as a performance cruiser designed for shorthanded offshore sailing.1:16 Regarding their route, they explain that Chilean regulations and national park status for the Cape Horn area effectively mandate specific transit paths for conservation and search-and-rescue purposes.2:37 During the rounding, the crew utilized engine assistance while motor-sailing with a third-reefed main to reach an anchorage before dark, citing the lack of reliable depth soundings on Navionics for the uncharted fjords.14:36 They defend their open cockpit design and "organized chaos" of lines as functional choices derived from racing experience, noting that constant sail changes in heavy conditions preclude tidy storage.13:14 The crew emphasizes that they prioritize boat preservation and risk management over "hardcore" sailing, maintaining that any vessel can be a blue-water boat if properly prepared and navigated.7:55