SAILING the Florida ICW after 4 months of hard work [E351]
October 5, 2025 · 23 min · 837 views · Florida ICW
What this video covers
After three and a half months of yard work in Green Cove Springs, the crew launches their boat and begins a transit south along the Florida Intracoastal Waterway (ICW).6:52 The refit included servicing the windlass and repairing leaking windows using high-density filler, milled fiber, and mechanical fasteners to secure the glass against 3M high-strength tape.12:39 Upon launching, the crew addresses minor leaks in through-hull fittings before departing north up the St. John's River to reach the ICW.7:31 Navigating the waterway requires timing departures with sunrise to manage king tides and avoid fighting five-knot currents.16:24 The vessel stops at the Sisters Creek free dock for a 72-hour stay before continuing toward St. Augustine and Vero Beach.15:31 Daily travel distances range between 45 and 60 miles as the crew monitors weather windows for an upcoming passage to the Bahamas.22:12
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