Acorn To Arabella · vídeo

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The 38-ft wooden schooner *Arabella* departs Bristol, Rhode Island, for a coastal transit toward Newburyport, Massachusetts.Watch Before departure, the crew installs a new VHF antenna by climbing the mast using ascenders and a friction hitch for safety, while using a Makita vacuum to pull the messenger line through the mast tubing.1:29 During the transit, the crew encounters an intermittent electrical issue where the Wakespeed external regulator fails to stop charging at full battery capacity, causing voltage to climb to 14.6 volts; the crew disconnects the excitation wire to prevent overvoltage.12:01 To address loose shrouds caused by stretching nylon, the crew replaces the dead-eye lashing with Dyneema.15:43 The vessel navigates the Cape Cod Canal, relying on depth sounder readings calibrated by manual depth checks.16:41 After anchoring in Provincetown, the crew completes final mast track adjustments before conducting their first sea trial under sail on a reach toward Gloucester.23:49 The owner notes that the project pace caused significant crew fatigue, necessitating a period of rest and system stabilization in Newburyport.28:21

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