Acorn To Arabella · vídeo

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Steve and Robin, sailing the wooden boat *Arabella*, are transiting from Norwalk, Connecticut, toward the Chesapeake Bay and eventually Puerto Rico.0:13 After experiencing engine failure caused by corroded quick-connect wiring plugs near the engine, Steve bypassed the connectors by hardwiring the cables and plans to install a terminal block for future diagnostics.1:49 The crew is currently navigating the Long Island Sound and preparing for a transit through Hell Gate, timing their passage for high tide to ride the current through the East River toward Sandy Hook.13:03 They intend to monitor weather windows for the New Jersey coast, favoring the protected waters of the Chesapeake Bay over offshore routes if conditions remain volatile.16:13 To improve safety for upcoming offshore legs, the crew installed ACR personal locator beacons, which integrate with the boat's AIS to trigger man-overboard alarms on their chart plotter and nearby vessels.24:25 They are soliciting local knowledge and potential mooring or dockage recommendations from supporters along the Delaware, Chesapeake, and North Carolina coasts.17:50

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