Sailing Sweet Ruca · video

What this video covers

Sweet Ruca, a 23-year-old sailboat, navigates the fjords of Patagonia while tacking upwind in 17 to 25 knots of breeze.7:49 During a 20-mile passage toward Coleta Neruda, the crew performs 10 tacks, shakes out two reefs, and alternates between the jib and staysail to maintain optimal polar performance.19:59 A jib car line snaps due to UV degradation, which the crew repairs using Dyneema.11:41 Upon entering the anchorage, the engine loses cooling water flow after the boat strikes a patch of kelp.20:21 The crew clears the intake blockage using a wire snake and replaces the water pump impeller as a precaution.23:23 After securing the boat to shore with the dinghy, they inspect the hull and Micron Premium paint, finding no damage.24:47 The passage concludes with the crew exploring a local fisherman’s camp in Coleta Neruda before preparing for the final leg to Puerto Iden.25:07

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