NOTHING holding us back now! And a HUGE announcement [EP 115]
November 23, 2020 · 19 min · 85K views · Carriacou
What this video covers
The crew of the *Millennial Falcon* replaces their standing rigging in Grenada after coordinating a ferry trip to collect the parts.1:12 To dock the boat, they attempt a bow-spring line maneuver, but the stern swings away from the dock due to insufficient line handling, forcing them to haul the vessel back manually.11:08 They conclude that securing a short stern line before the spring line loads up would have kept the boat snug against the dock.11:24 After completing the rigging installation, the crew departs the marina for an anchorage to avoid quarantine-related jetty restrictions.14:54 The crew announces a partnership with Precision to replace their worn main and jib sails.16:54 They plan to document the performance differences between their old, baggy sails and the new set, including a technical deep dive into sail shape and control systems.17:56
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