Sailing Miss Lone Star · video

What this video covers

The crew of *Miss Lone Star* transits from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to Chiapas, encountering heavy weather and debris while attempting to rescue sea turtles entangled in fishing lines.0:18 During the passage, the vessel faces 40-knot winds on the nose, forcing the crew to steer from the pilot house while battling a 1.5-knot following current and a 45-degree swell.9:56 The boat experiences a standstill, at times sailing backward, before reaching the port of Chiapas.8:58 Upon arrival, the crew addresses interior water leaks by removing the traveler track to re-bed the hardware and applying Cetol varnish to the surrounding woodwork.12:32 They also plan to inspect bulkhead tabbing for structural integrity due to noises in the lower salon.12:18 The crew notes the necessity of installing a generator and air conditioning to manage high temperatures in the cabin.11:42

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