Sailing SV Cordeliavídeo
SAILING DOG TROUBLE just before our FIRST ATLANTIC OCEAN CROSSING
3 de março de 2023 · 13 min · 690 visualizações · Cabo Verde
O que este vídeo aborda
Steve and Annette, sailing their Venus 46 Ketch SV Cordelia, prepare for an Atlantic crossing from Mindelo, Cape Verde, to Martinique.8:35 Before departure, Steve repairs a head sail that previously ripped after catching on a shroud during the passage from Gibraltar to the Canaries.6:10 He also tests a homemade mast-climbing system using a secondary line and foot brace.2:48 The crew provisions for the 18-to-21-day crossing, sourcing fuel, produce, and water.7:03 While anchored in Mindelo, the crew coordinates with the boat SV Cuba, whose crew plans to sail the Atlantic in company.11:04 During a final beach visit, the couple’s dog, Gus, steals a pair of sunglasses from a local, which the crew cleans and returns to resolve the incident.11:27 Cape Verde authorities permitted the dog ashore on a lead, provided he remained clear of street dogs.5:44 The vessels depart Mindelo for a short stop at Turtle Bay before beginning the open-ocean transit.8:24
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