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Ola & Caroline s/v Relax Interview and Boat Tour: Part 2 | #55 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
March 25, 2020 · 18 min · 4K views
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Cruising sailors discuss their long-term liveaboard routines, equipment choices, and passage-making strategies. For offshore communication and weather routing, the crew relies on an inReach satellite device paired with an iPad to exchange emails and receive weather reports, noting that their SSB radio modem failed.6:31 They utilize NavTex for local weather updates in coastal regions where available.8:32 To maintain self-sufficiency at anchor, the boat features a water maker producing 25 liters per hour, a D400 wind generator, and 300 watts of solar panels.9:47 The crew emphasizes the importance of ground tackle, using a 44-lb Delta anchor with 360 feet of chain and a 12-kg lead "dead man" weight to reduce chain jerk in heavy conditions.15:23 They report spending 96% of their time at anchor rather than in marinas.14:01 For future setups, they recommend increasing solar capacity to 1500 watts to eliminate the need for a diesel generator.12:56 Routine and security remain their primary focus for managing watch rotations and heavy weather.16:41
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