Sailing SV Cordelia · video

What this video covers

The crew of SV Cordelia, a Venus 46 ketch, faces a series of mechanical failures while anchored at Sandy Island in the British Virgin Islands.0:42 After repairing three leaking fuel injectors, the anchor windlass gearbox fails, leaving the vessel unable to retrieve its anchor in 8 meters of water with a reef nearby.11:17 To move to a safer anchorage at Soper's Hole, the crew uses a secondary line rigged to the mast winch to hoist the anchor and chain, leaving the gear hanging from the bow during the transit.11:51 Upon arrival at Soper's Hole, the crew manages the anchor manually and addresses a secondary failure in the boat's freezer, which requires re-gassing.15:47 The windlass remains inoperable, with the owner planning to inspect the internal components for a potential broken keyway.16:36 The crew prioritizes food preservation and water production while troubleshooting the windlass, noting the lack of external repair services in the region.16:03

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