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12,000 Miles with NO Lifelines — Sailing Uma [Step 143]

1 de novembro de 2018 · 19 min · 123K visualizações · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Uma departs Fort Lauderdale for a 51-mile coastal passage to West Palm, Florida, marking their return to cruising after four months at a dock.2:14 During the 10-hour transit, they test a donated asymmetric spinnaker in light winds, utilizing a sock for deployment and achieving improved speed on a beam reach.4:40 The crew discusses their four-year decision to sail without lifelines, citing the poor condition of original stanchions and the high cost of custom stainless steel fabrication in the Caribbean.7:30 They plan to install a continuous, welded stainless steel rail system before an upcoming ocean crossing to Europe.11:37 The passage concludes with an evening arrival at anchor in West Palm, where they encounter counter-currents near the Gulf Stream.16:49 The crew confirms the effectiveness of their hull paint and prop speed sensor after extended time at the dock.13:13

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