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An unexpected encounter in the middle of the sea | Episode 83 - Chez Team
October 12, 2025 · 37 min · 43K views · United States
Tall ship sails at sunset with full sails
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran *Chess* explores the coastal waters of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, Massachusetts, while managing logistics for long-term cruising. After anchoring in Edgartown, they visit the historic Gingerbread Houses in Oak Bluffs, noting the strict maintenance codes required for the wooden structures.3:40 The crew utilizes a small ferry to transport their electric scooter to Nantucket, where they tour the Sankaty Head Light and walk the Sconset Bluff Walk.12:36 During a subsequent passage toward Block Island, they navigate through the Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm, which features 62 turbines.22:14 Upon arrival, the crew coordinates with the neighboring vessel *Bohemia* to facilitate an anchor replacement by rafting alongside.24:13 They also detail the process of receiving Amazon deliveries and mail while living aboard, highlighting the necessity of using marinas as a fixed address for essential gear, including new cockpit lighting and larger fenders.27:35 The trip concludes with social gatherings and local exploration in the vicinity of Block Island.
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