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Salt & Tar: Ep.255- New Crew Member!
August 10, 2023 · 19 min · 126K views · Sea of Cortez
What this video covers
Garrett and Ruth sail their home-built gaff-rigged vessel, Rediviva, north from San Juanico toward Mulegé in the Sea of Cortez.0:47 Accompanied by Garrett’s brother Reed and a new crew member, Kinsey, the crew maintains speeds of 6.5 to 6.7 knots on a beam reach in 13 to 14 knots of wind.4:07 They prioritize sailing on and off the anchor to avoid using the engine, successfully executing these maneuvers in Bahia Coyote and near Punta San Antonio.14:13 The crew rendezvous with Garrett’s mother, Susan, at Santo Domingo to collect supplies, including detailed building plans for a new sailing dinghy designed by George Buehler.16:32 While Rediviva features a traditional gaff rig, the crew compares its handling to the modern rig on Reed’s boat, Imua.6:16 The journey concludes with the group anchored in the protected waters of the bay, preparing for further exploration. Practicing sail-only departures and arrivals builds confidence in handling a heavy, traditional rig in varied wind conditions.
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