Sailing The Far Side · video

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Natalie and her crew depart Marco Island, Florida, aboard their 38-ft sailboat, The Far Side, to begin a passage to Guatemala.1:12 Before departing, the crew uses the Windy app to analyze wind, current, and wave height forecasts, specifically timing their departure to avoid nine-foot seas associated with an incoming northern storm system.5:41 They plan a route passing the Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson before crossing the Gulf Stream toward Isla Mujeres, Mexico.13:13 During the first night of the passage, the crew maintains a watch schedule while navigating using Navionics charts.13:08 The crew deploys 35-year-old hand lines for fishing while underway.20:41 On the second day, the crew identifies a potential failure point where a jib sheet is rubbing against a fishing line, necessitating a headsail furling and a change of tack to prevent line damage.24:47

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