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Can We Find FREEDOM Here? Sailing in MAINE's Remote Islands [Ep. 5]
May 29, 2020 · 19 min · 10K views · Roque Island, Maine
What this video covers
Sweet Ruca departs Hinkley Boatyard in Southwest Harbor, Maine, to sail east toward Roque Island.0:32 The crew hikes the Precipice Trail on Champlain Mountain in Acadia National Park before motor-sailing through Somes Sound, a glacial fjord.1:45 After installing a new Rocna anchor with friends, the crew navigates the Maine coast, frequently dodging lobster pots in foggy, rainy conditions.10:53 Near Bunkers Harbor, the vessel snags a lobster pot on the keel; the crew clears the line using a boat hook without cutting it.9:41 Upon reaching Roque Island, the crew scouts the narrow, shallow thoroughfare in a dinghy before anchoring in the inner harbor.12:48 They explore the surrounding uninhabited islands by paddleboard, kayak, and inflatable dinghy.15:05 The return trip to Southwest Harbor involves upwind sailing with a focus on trim to maintain velocity made good (VMG).17:25
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