EP#359 It Was A Long Night

Name: EP#359 It Was A Long Night
Uploaded: 2025-08-05T14:03:57.000Z
Duration: 31 min 40 s
Description: Jerome Rand navigates Mighty Sparrow through Nantucket Sound shoals and docks in Cape Cod after an overnight passage.

5. august 2025 · 31 min · 166 visninger · Cape Cod, Massachusetts

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Jerome Rand sails his 11-ton boat, Mighty Sparrow, from the wind farms south of Nantucket into a dock in Cape Cod.2:23 The transit requires an overnight passage through Nantucket Sound, where the wind died completely after sunset, forcing a transition to engine power.7:01 Rand navigates through shoals using Navionics while managing extreme fatigue, choosing to slow his speed to ensure a sunrise arrival at the unfamiliar, shallow-depth dock.14:56 Upon arrival, he executes a multi-point turn to maneuver into a tight space between a powerboat and a rowboat.19:33 The passage follows a period of sailing near heavy industrial vessels, which caused significant hull vibration.5:27 Once docked, Rand identifies necessary maintenance, including replacing chain plates and addressing weathered brightwork after years in southern climates.23:31 He also investigates a potential electrical issue after detecting the smell of melting wires in the galley.25:56 Planning for arrival and timing channel entries for daylight significantly reduces the risks associated with navigating shallow, unfamiliar waters while exhausted.