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Not What We Expected... But WAY Better! Sailing in Argentina and Patagonia [Ep. 112]
June 9, 2023 · 23 min · 26K views · Ushuaia, Beagle Channel
What this video covers
The crew of Sweet Ruca sails from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Puerto Williams, Chile, to reset visas and source boat parts.0:29 The 40-mile transit is a downwind run through protected waters, characterized by flat seas and gusty winds ranging from 6 to 40 knots.5:17 While the crew enjoys the scenery and wildlife, they note that Ushuaia lacks specialized chandleries compared to the more community-focused atmosphere of Puerto Williams.2:15 Upon returning to Puerto Williams, the crew replaces a 26-year-old cockpit drain hose that showed significant dry rot and cracking.14:50 The hose, installed in 1997, posed a potential flooding risk because the transom exit point dips below the waterline when the boat is underway.15:17 After completing the repair, the crew assists a visiting catamaran in rafting alongside their mooring to facilitate customs clearance.21:30 The crew concludes the trip by accepting an invitation to sail around Cape Horn aboard the catamaran Artemis.23:07
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