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Running from a Hurricane... ALONE! | Sailing Sunday - vlog 222
November 4, 2023 · 17 min · 10K views · St. Johns River, Jacksonville, Florida
What this video covers
A solo sailor aboard a Beneteau Oceanus 46 navigates a hurricane threat while his partner is traveling abroad.10:11 After failing to secure a slip in Cape Canaveral due to mass evacuations, the sailor monitors NOAA forecasts from a Jacksonville anchorage.6:54 He attempts to reach a hurricane-proof marina, requiring a transit under a 65-foot bridge at low tide to ensure mast clearance.10:54 The passage involves navigating 3.5-knot currents and significant swell, with the vessel’s 2-meter keel clearing shallow depths by only 1.5 meters.14:38 Upon reaching the marina entrance, he waits for high tide to navigate the shallow channel, eventually docking solo in 15-knot winds using the boat's bow thrusters.11:14 The experience highlights the logistical challenges of managing a large vessel alone during a storm evacuation, specifically the necessity of timing bridge transits and marina access with tidal cycles and insurance-driven marina closures.
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