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SAILING Into The Wilderness of Uncharted PATAGONIA [Ep. 122]
September 3, 2023 · 27 min · 21K views · Canal Coburn
What this video covers
The crew of Sweet Ruca navigates the uncharted waters of Canal Coburn in southern Chile, relying on shared GPS tracks and radar to transit toward Isla Adelaide.13:50 Facing a forecast of 40-knot winds, the crew sails a 20-mile open-water stretch with a triple-reefed main and a fully unfurled number three jib, maintaining eight knots in 20 knots of wind.8:05 Upon reaching Caleta Tarmac, they anchor in 30 feet of water, accounting for a six-to-eight-foot tidal range.16:52 To secure the vessel against high-velocity gusts, the crew deploys a "spider web" mooring configuration, eventually attaching seven lines to shore trees and rocks to supplement the primary anchor.20:07 When a port bow line fails due to a pulled tree root, the crew reinforces the mooring with additional lines midship on both the port and starboard sides.22:09 The experience confirms that redundant shore lines are essential for safety when anchoring in uncharted, high-wind wilderness areas.
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