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We Go Racing To Defend Our Team's CYC Mackinac Overall Title [Ep. 37]
August 1, 2021 · 18 min · 4K views · Chicago
What this video covers
Kate and Curtis prepare for the Chicago to Mackinac race by delivering a Santa Cruz 70 and a OneDesign 35 turbo, named Chico 2, to the Chicago Yacht Club.0:01 During the delivery, the Chico 2 strikes a log, requiring an epoxy repair to the bow.0:24 Before the race, the crew installs a Fleet One broadband system on the 1D35 and rigs safety lines to secure sails.6:21 During the race, the nine-person crew sails the 1D35 close-hauled north on Lake Michigan, managing sail changes between a Code Zero and a spinnaker as wind conditions shift.8:19 When the wind dies near Beaver Island, the crew executes a tactical decision to sail around the west side of the island, a maneuver permitted by the sailing instructions but rarely used.16:06 This choice allows the boat to find better breeze, moving the team from 70th to 6th place overall and 2nd in their class before finishing at Mackinac Bridge.16:46
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