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Our first night at anchor and THIS happens?! Sailing in Dry Tortuga & Key West (ep 5)

19 de abril de 2026 · 23 min · 14K visualizações · Dry Tortugas

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A novice crew on a 10-day training passage from Saint Petersburg to the Florida Keys experiences a near-collision at anchor in Key West when a neighboring vessel drags into them.18:41 While attempting to re-anchor under pressure, the crew’s windlass malfunctions, requiring manual intervention and percussive maintenance to operate.20:31 The incident occurs during the crew's second attempt at anchoring, highlighting the risks posed by nearby vessels in crowded, current-heavy anchorages.21:06 Earlier in the trip, the crew successfully navigates a 24-hour overnight passage to the Dry Tortugas, where they practice anchoring, dinghy engine troubleshooting, and knot-tying under the guidance of a professional captain.0:20 The crew notes that relying on an anchor alarm and maintaining a watch proved critical in identifying the dragging vessel before a collision caused significant damage.19:56 The experience underscores the necessity of monitoring surrounding boats and maintaining functional ground tackle, as anchoring in popular, high-traffic areas often involves managing the incompetence of others.

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