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This is why we're afraid to leave the boat alone on the water for several weeks in the USA | Ep 9...

February 22, 2026 · 34 min · 31K views · Polk County, United States

Sailboat glides under raised drawbridge on sunlit water

What this video covers

A cruising couple transits the Florida Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) from St. Augustine to Titusville, navigating numerous bridges and heavy boat traffic while preparing their vessel for a multi-week haul-out.1:34 The crew encounters varying bridge clearance requirements, including one low-clearance span where they clear the antenna by only inches at low tide.9:58 Near Cape Canaveral, they observe a rocket launch from the water while navigating toward their final destination.16:10 Upon arrival in Titusville, they prepare the boat for an extended period of unattended storage by removing the Genoa to prevent UV damage to the sun cover and dismantling the dodger to transport it to Argentina for window replacement.17:49 The crew emphasizes the necessity of securing gear and performing maintenance before leaving the boat in a mooring field.24:32 They note that leaving a vessel unattended in the United States requires careful planning regarding weather, security, and local infrastructure.23:47

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