Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly · video

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The crew of the 30-foot sailboat Good, Bad, and Ugly departs Puerto Real, Puerto Rico, to test a new sail during a 30-mile coastal passage to Boqueron.0:18 Winds range from 10 to 18 knots, allowing for a six-hour transit at an average speed of five knots.8:09 The crew reports improved boat balance and steering stability with the new sail, which they adjust while under way.2:54 During the passage, they troll for fish and catch a barracuda.6:12 Upon arrival in Boqueron, the captain dives the anchor in seven to eight feet of water over a silty, muddy bottom to verify the set and inspect the propeller and rudder for debris.9:32 The crew also utilizes cockpit chairs, which provide stability and comfort during the passage and at anchor.13:46 The transit follows local government restrictions that limited access to shore and fuel in Puerto Real.0:53

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