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Ep. 149 | From Washington through the canal back to the sea.

November 24, 2024 · 12 min · 87K views · USA

What this video covers

The crew of the sailing vessel Blue Horizon transits from Annapolis, Maryland, through the Chesapeake Bay and the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal toward New York City. During a stop in Annapolis, the crew visits Washington, D.C., utilizing scooters to tour monuments and the National Museum of Natural History.2:08 Upon returning to the boat, they sail 10 miles to rendezvous with the vessel Wanderling, owned by Matti and Luisa.6:04 While navigating the canal, the crew encounters a severe thunderstorm with wind gusts reaching 50 knots.8:42 To avoid the storm, they moor temporarily to a weather station structure, though they must depart shortly after due to the wake generated by passing commercial freighter traffic.9:06 The final inland leg involves transferring diesel fuel to the Wanderling to ensure both vessels reach the mouth of the Delaware Bay.10:41 The crew concludes their inland transit by sailing toward the Atlantic Ocean, preparing for the final passage to New York City.11:01

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