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WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
October 15, 2025 · 3 min · 16K views · East Coast of Australia
What this video covers
Adam and Luke are sailing their Prout Ltd. Snowgoose 37 Elite down the East Coast of Australia toward Ballina when their mainsail suffers a major tear.0:02 The sail fabric is severely degraded, and the Genoa is stretched out of shape.0:53 The crew previously prioritized repairs to the engine and drive leg after purchasing the vessel sight unseen from French Polynesia.0:30 They estimate the cost for a new suit of sails—including a mainsail, Genoa, and staysail—at £4,000.1:15 To fund the replacement, they have launched a GoFundMe campaign and are offering to write the names of donors who contribute over £10 directly onto the new sails.1:47 The crew is currently performing emergency repairs on the damaged mainsail to complete the remaining 70-mile passage in anticipation of strong winds.2:31 They are also addressing a persistent clanging noise from the mast caused by a poorly installed aerial and a chafed halyard.2:46
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