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Riding Out The Storm, Hurricane Lee - Episode 282 - Acorn to Arabella: Journey of a Wooden Boat
22. september 2023 · 24 min · 73K visninger · Minister's Cove, North Haven Island, Maine
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The crew of the wooden boat Arabella sought shelter in Minister's Cove on North Haven Island, Maine, to ride out the arrival of Hurricane Lee.1:13 Relying on local knowledge, they anchored in the protected cove to avoid the storm's fetch and heavy sea state, paying out nearly 100 feet of chain to ensure holding.20:01 Preparations included lashing the jib to the toe rail to prevent accidental unfurling and monitoring VHF channel 77 as advised by the local harbormaster.11:10 The boat remained secure throughout the storm, though the crew later discovered the bronze bowsprit end cap had snapped while motoring toward Rockland.22:15 This failure forced the crew to lower the sail and complete the transit under power.22:29 The experience confirmed the effectiveness of seeking high-topography, leeward anchorages to mitigate wind and wave exposure during tropical weather events.
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