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Why We Built Arabella…The Dream We’re Finally Chasing
April 17, 2026 · 12 min · 22K views · Newfoundland
What this video covers
Steve and his crew plan to sail their custom-built boat, Arabella, to the south coast of Newfoundland this summer to explore and develop rock climbing routes at the Nudik, a remote crag.▶ 0:45 They identified the Nudik as a prime location for potential first ascents, specifically targeting unexplored granite faces near Dolland Bight.▶ 2:33 By using the boat as a mobile base, they intend to bypass the difficult multi-hour overland hikes required by land-based climbers who access the area via Devil's Bay.▶ 3:24 The crew plans to anchor in Sandy Point, which the cruising guide describes as the best anchorage on the south coast, to minimize transit time to the cliff.▶ 5:42 Before departing, Steve is completing several boat projects, including installing a new mainsheet winch, adding a drip edge around the cockpit solar panels to divert rainwater, and creating custom line-storage bags.▶ 8:29 He also aims to install a wind-vane self-steering system to improve long-distance passage-making capabilities.▶ 10:40
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