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Cruising Cabbage Key & Cayo Costa: Finding a Hidden Paradise
21 de março de 2025 · 22 min · 36K visualizações · Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa, Florida
O que este vídeo aborda
The crew of the sailboat Arabella transitions from the Caloosahatchee River into the Gulf of Mexico, anchoring near Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa, Florida.7:49 While navigating the shallow waters of Murdoch Bayou, the crew encounters significant wind resistance, requiring strenuous paddleboarding to reach the mangrove tunnels of Cayo Costa.11:35 To mitigate the risk of fouling the anchor on submerged debris or old gear, the crew rigs a trip line using a shackle, a length of line, and a fender to allow for backward retrieval if the anchor becomes snagged.20:31 The crew utilizes Navionics to review anchorage conditions and identifies local wildlife, including manatees and pistol shrimp, the latter of which creates audible snapping sounds against the hull.19:34 Future plans include maintenance on the boat Victoria to prepare for a 70-mile passage toward the Dry Tortugas or Key West, contingent on favorable weather windows.21:44
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