Breaking Waves · vídeo

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A cruising couple deploys an asymmetrical spinnaker for the first time in light winds while transiting toward Vancouver.2:51 They rig the sail using a sock system, initially struggling with the tack line position and sheet routing through the existing jib blocks.6:21 After rerouting the tack line outside the pulpit, the sail performs more effectively in five knots of wind.8:13 The crew uses a temporary navigation setup consisting of smartphones running Navionics mounted to a wooden bracket, alongside a fish finder attached to a telescopic pole as a depth sounder.10:16 During the passage through Burrard Inlet, they engage in an informal race against a smaller vessel, adjusting the leech line to improve sail shape and maintain a speed of seven knots.14:20 The crew notes that proper spinnaker deployment requires a turtle bag to prevent twists and consistent sheet management.3:33 Experience gained over a year of cruising significantly improved their boat handling and confidence compared to previous attempts at docking and navigation.16:48

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