Sailing SV Cordelia · video

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The crew of the Venus 46 ketch SV Cordelia prepares for Tropical Storm Brett while anchored in a Caribbean harbor.0:11 To prevent emergency chain release, the crew lashes down deck gear and monitors nearby vessels, noting that neighboring boats dragged anchor during the storm's peak.2:10 The vessel remains immobilized due to an engine failure, leaving the crew feeling vulnerable while awaiting a replacement part currently held in customs.6:03 During the storm, the crew experiences heavy rain and eight hours of continuous downpours, requiring frequent bailing of the dinghy.4:12 Once the weather clears, the crew travels to Port Louis to arrange for gas bottle refills and visits a chocolate museum.8:27 The crew manages the engine breakdown by coordinating with a broker to clear the necessary parts through customs.5:37 Despite the mechanical setback and the stress of the storm, the crew reports that the vessel held its position throughout the weather event.

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