Sailing Sweet Ruca · video

What this video covers

The crew of Sweet Ruca sails offshore from Nantucket to Newport, Rhode Island, navigating 17-knot winds and heavy rain with one reef in the main and two in the jib.0:59 The 100-mile passage requires careful timing to mitigate 3-to-4-knot currents near Martha's Vineyard.2:54 Following the transit, the crew completes several boat projects in Newport and Jamestown, including installing a new bimini frame to support additional solar panels and replacing a leaking shower mixer.12:19 They also finalize the vessel's United States documentation through a professional service to resolve complex registration history.13:33 During this period, Kate resigns from her teaching position to transition to full-time cruising.15:15 The crew concludes the stop by provisioning for an extended period, stocking non-perishable goods and dog food for their upcoming transit toward Annapolis, Maryland.17:57

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