Shake Down SAIL to Beckwith Island & Kill the Macoui [E272]
9. desember 2023 · 23 min · 1K visninger · Beckwith
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A Landfall 43 completes a 21-nautical-mile shakedown sail to Beckwith Island in four hours, testing the vessel's performance and handling.12:09 During the transit, the crew performs a traditional renaming ceremony to "kill the Makui," a sea serpent myth, by having a companion boat cross their wake three times while making noise and pouring rum.2:19 The crew manages the boat's headsail furling system, noting difficulties with the line tension on the drum during 20-knot winds.22:55 Sticky pads are used to secure galley items and fruit while the boat heels.10:41 The crew reports that the Landfall 43 offers significantly more comfort and stability for their family of four compared to their previous vessel, though one child experiences mild seasickness.19:30 The passage concludes with the crew anchoring on the east side of the island to avoid mosquitoes.17:57 Future plans include a journey south through the lakes.19:58
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