Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly · video

What this video covers

After breaking the Samson post on their boat, *Good, Bad, and Ugly*, the crew sails from their current location to Frederiksted, St. Croix, to perform a temporary repair.0:48 The 17-to-20-mile downwind passage involves navigating squall lines and fighting a head current near Ham’s Bluff.3:06 Upon arrival at the Frederiksted anchorage, the crew uses an underwater scooter to inspect the hull and snorkel near the Frederiksted Pier, where they encounter sea turtles and tarpon.11:03

To repair the damaged Samson post, the owner constructs an elevated wooden mounting block to provide better clearance for the anchor chain and bridle.18:49 The installation requires removing interior cabinetry in the v-berth to access the deck bolts from below.19:16 The crew secures the new assembly using four bolts and seals the old holes with silicone as a temporary measure to prevent water ingress.22:45 The repair provides a functional, albeit unconventional, attachment point for the anchor chain.28:01

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