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Mads and Ava navigated their 1.5-meter draft sailboat, Athena, along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to Marinecraft near Oriental, North Carolina.16:15 The 980-mile transit took 13 days, chosen over an offshore route to accommodate travel authorization requirements and gain experience with the waterway.16:15 During the passage, the crew utilized an autopilot remote control to maintain heading in narrow, winding sections.1:48 While motoring, the Volvo D2-40 engine emitted white smoke, prompting an emergency stop at an anchorage.11:19 Inspection revealed no coolant loss or water in the oil, leading the crew to suspect a potential injector issue.12:58 The vessel successfully reached its destination, where the crew plans to prepare a catamaran for future transport.19:53 The trip highlighted the necessity of constant navigation in the ICW compared to offshore passages, as well as the logistical challenges of moving a vessel to a new home port.

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