Sailing Supernova · video

What this video covers

Supernova, a cutter-rigged sailboat, transits from a coastal anchorage near San Catine, Mexico, to Cedros Island to avoid a forecasted swell of 5-meter waves.17:25 The crew departs in the early morning to ensure a daylight arrival at the protected anchorage.16:41 During the passage, the crew experiments with deploying the mainsail while running downwind by using both engines at maximum RPM to reduce apparent wind.23:14 While offshore, the crew encounters a bilge issue where the automatic pump fails to activate, leading to water accumulation in the port bilge.26:07 They resolve the immediate flooding by deploying a portable spare bilge pump.26:26 The crew also notes a recurring issue with thin cordage slipping off the block wheel during sail adjustments.6:59 Upon reaching Cedros Island, the vessel anchors in calm, protected waters ahead of the predicted heavy weather.29:26

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