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Sailing The Most Remote Fjords On The Planet [Ep. 132]
November 12, 2023 · 24 min · 21K views · Caleta Refugio
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Sweet Ruca navigates the fjords of Patagonia, Chile, while traveling north toward their first town in over 600 miles.0:35 Departing Caleta Refugio, they face a tactical decision between a wide channel potentially containing icebergs and the narrow Paso Peloto Pardo.0:40 They choose the narrow passage, which requires frequent tacking in a channel less than a quarter-mile wide, often with only 20 minutes between maneuvers.11:56 The crew manages wind shifts and mountain-induced gusts while coordinating with a southbound ferry, which Chilean regulations require to use the western Paso del Abismo while northbound vessels use the eastern passage.19:31 Upon reaching Caleta Grau, the crew secures the vessel using shore ties to trees to prevent dragging and to avoid uncharted rocks or kelp in the deep, glacier-carved anchorage.22:43 The crew also utilizes a plastic container to manage pet waste for their dog, Roxy, while aboard.14:38 Shore ties provide security in deep, narrow anchorages where swinging room is limited and lee shores pose a risk.22:43
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