Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly · video

What this video covers

The crew of the sailboat Good, Bad, and Ugly sails from Vieques to Culebra without an engine, relying on sail power to navigate the channel and enter the mooring field.1:44 During the transit, the crew maintains speeds of approximately 7 knots in 20 knots of wind.5:32 Maintenance tasks include repairing a chafed furler line on the headsail, sewing a repair on a Highfield dinghy bench seat bag, and re-gluing dinghy footboards with epoxy.3:27 The owner also investigates a 30% increase in solar power output after splicing an additional 130-watt panel into the existing solar array, theorizing that improved wiring or better airflow beneath the panels may be responsible for the efficiency gains.17:24 Despite the lack of an engine, the crew decides to depart Puerto Rico and attempt a passage to the U.S. Virgin Islands, citing the need to manage travel logistics and customs requirements before eventually returning to Puerto Rico for an engine installation.20:21

More from Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly

We Needed a Win and This Wasn’t ItAug 2026The End Is Finally NearAug 2026We've Been Avoiding This and We Can't AnymoreAug 2026We Were Not Ready For This Outcome!Aug 2026

From Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.