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Riding Out the Storm Alone! | SAILING SUNDAY Ep. 223
November 11, 2023 · 13 min · 10K views · Jacksonville, Florida
What this video covers
Ryan prepares the 40-ft sailboat Sunday for Hurricane Idalia while docked in St. Augustine, Florida.Watch To secure the vessel against forecasted 50-knot gusts, he deploys spring lines to prevent the boat from hitting the dock and secures solar panels, canvas, and flags.2:20 He leaves extra fenders on the starboard side as a buffer against neighboring vessels.4:42 During the storm, he adjusts the bow line to account for significant tidal drops caused by a blue moon.6:25 Once the storm passes, he repairs his dinghy security cable with supplies from a local hardware store and coordinates with fellow cruisers to sail north toward Fernandina Beach.9:58 The experience highlights the importance of proactive storm preparation, including line management and deck clearing, to protect a vessel in a marina environment.
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