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Solo Sailing Stockholm Archipelago: Windvane Almost Breaks! SMAS E7

7. oktober 2024 · 7 min · 4K visninger · Stockholm Archipelago

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Nova departs a jetty in the Stockholm Archipelago, where the boat’s long keel causes it to drift in light wind.2:06 While maneuvering, the windvane snags a mooring line belonging to a nearby boat named Elia.2:14 The forward motion of the vessel pulls against the line, putting significant stress on the windvane assembly.2:37 Despite the audible strain, the weld holds and the gear sustains no visible damage.2:46 Nova and a friend named Elea sail to the island of Lacke to catch light winds and prepare a meal before Toby joins them.5:54 The harbor at Lacke remains crowded in September due to a scheduled work day for the local sailing association.6:08 These club-owned islands rely on members to perform maintenance twice a year to open and close facilities.6:18 The crew decides to participate in the upcoming work day to support the association.6:18 Strong welds on self-steering gear prevent catastrophic failure during accidental entanglement with mooring lines.

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