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Island life aboard Sailing Supernova [Ep. 52]
July 26, 2024 · 29 min · 15K views · San Blas Islands
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran Supernova, currently anchored in the San Blas Islands, attempts a spearfishing excursion outside the reef with a neighboring boat, Samsara.Watch Lacking local knowledge of the reef passages, the crew follows Samsara to navigate safely into open water.1:44 After a largely unsuccessful fishing session, the crew returns to perform maintenance and lifestyle tasks aboard Supernova.6:50 To mitigate high cabin temperatures, the owner installs a 12-volt fan in the salon, replacing an unused light fixture to provide airflow for an exercise bike station.10:05 The installation involves drilling into fiberglass, soldering electrical connections, and applying heat shrink tubing.12:01 The crew also discusses the necessity of cleaning the hull to improve sailing performance, noting a significant speed increase when the hulls are free of growth.17:54 Additional tasks include baking plantain bread using a portable blender and planning for future shade covers on the foredeck to manage heat.19:46
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