EP#333 Part 2 Speed Run Recordings
April 28, 2025 · 1h 23m · 85 views · Coast of the Carolinas
What this video covers
A solo sailor aboard the vessel *Mighty Sparrow* completes a 16-day passage from Fort Pierce, Florida, to the Carolinas, navigating the Gulf Stream and heavy shipping lanes near Jacksonville, Savannah, and Charleston.0:29 During the transit, the sailor manages an Aries windvane self-steering system that struggles with induced wind during broad reaches, causing the boat to turn off course in heavy swell.46:56 The crew also addresses a drifter sail wrap around the forestay, a common issue when light winds fail to keep the sail filled in rolling seas.49:01 Maintenance tasks performed during the voyage include monitoring battery voltage, which fluctuates between 12.9V and 14V, and checking engine room components.38:22 The sailor emphasizes the importance of maintaining a logbook every six hours for historical record-keeping and notes the necessity of preparing dock lines and fenders before entering the Intracoastal Waterway.1:14:05 The passage concludes with a successful arrival at a marina, where the sailor plans to perform boat maintenance and varnish work.1:13:07
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