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We're LEAVING the US - Sailing Maverick S3-Ep1

June 30, 2024 · 8 min · 2K views · Madisonville, Louisiana

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Amy and Shane prepare the catamaran Sundog for a passage from Madisonville, Louisiana, across the Gulf of Mexico to Isla Mujeres, Mexico.1:36 The crew conducts a shakedown sail on Lake Pontchartrain to test the vessel's upwind performance, noting a speed of 3.5 to 3.8 knots in approximately 5 knots of wind while pointing 35 to 40 degrees off the wind.4:19 Maintenance tasks at the marina include marking the anchor chain for depth measurement and testing the AIS unit.6:11 The crew plans to depart Louisiana in three weeks, eventually sailing their own 46-foot sailboat, Maverick, from Guatemala back to the United States.0:14 The upcoming voyage involves navigating the Mississippi River before entering the Gulf of Mexico.7:32

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