Things happen in 3's....Our Rescue at Sea
May 7, 2024 · 21 min · 3K views · Chesapeake Bay
What this video covers
The crew of KYAN II a Morgan Out Island 41 Ketch canceled their planned ICW passage after a medical emergency in Solomons, Maryland.16:37 While anchored in Mill Creek on October 29, Sandra suffered a fractured humerus after slipping on a blanket and falling on the companionway.14:26 The Calvert County volunteer fire department and Maryland DNR performed a water-based rescue, transporting her from the boat to a 50-foot embankment for ambulance transfer.15:20 Following her discharge from the hospital, Shane returned the vessel solo to Baltimore, navigating 27 miles in 20-to-25-knot northeasterly winds.17:26 During the return trip, he utilized a propane heater and a Little Buddy heater to maintain cabin temperatures while keeping the engine room warm for cold-start reliability.18:41 The crew postponed their cruising plans until June to allow for recovery and surgery.16:59 Proper safety protocols, including the use of oxygen and CO2 monitors when using propane heaters in enclosed cabins, remain essential for cold-weather operations.18:20
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