Sailing Adventure Can't Wait · video

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The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Adventure Can't Wait motors five miles to a new, unfamiliar anchorage to charge batteries after solar panel issues.1:52 Upon arrival, the anchor fails to set in rocky, choppy conditions, forcing the crew to relocate three times before finding secure holding in sand.7:03 The following day, the crew explores nearby mangroves via paddleboard, navigating a tidal inlet that becomes impassable as the tide recedes.8:04 Later, they attempt to land their dinghy at a remote coastal homestead, but 10-to-15-knot winds and heavy breakers make the shoreline unsafe for landing.15:16 They abandon the attempt to avoid potential damage to the dinghy and return to their anchorage.17:12 Throughout the transit, the crew maintains readiness to sail should the engine fail and uses Starlink for connectivity.4:04 The experience highlights the necessity of scouting anchorages for bottom composition and the importance of timing tidal movements when exploring shallow lagoons.7:46

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