Acorn To Arabella · video

What this video covers

After three weeks of maintenance in St. Augustine, Florida, the crew of the gaff-rigged sailboat Arabella transits the Intracoastal Waterway toward Daytona Beach to avoid offshore conditions.1:23 During the passage, the boat runs aground in the channel at approximately five knots.4:10 A nearby boater, Aaron, assists by pulling the vessel free with a tow line.8:03 Before departing, the crew uses a Keenan fuel filtration system to transfer diesel from the starboard tank to the aft port tank, consolidating fuel for the trip to Ponce.13:12 The crew prefers a manual windlass for its reliability and low power consumption compared to electric models.19:50 Upon reaching their destination, they anchor in a shallow, exposed area using a Mantis storm anchor and 200 feet of 3/8-inch chain.25:42 The crew plans to continue south through Lake Okeechobee toward the Florida Keys and the Dry Tortugas.12:16

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