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We grew tired of the boat and left it to return to the United States | Episode 73 - Chez Team
August 10, 2025 · 45 min · 62K views · Florida
What this video covers
The crew of a cruising sailboat leaves their vessel anchored in Key Biscayne, Florida, to travel by rental car through the Florida Keys.2:51 To secure the boat during their absence, they install a remote monitoring system using a smartphone connected to the boat’s Starlink terminal.17:10 This setup allows them to track the vessel’s position via Navionics and monitor battery voltage and inverter status through Bluetooth.23:27 They also deploy a satellite-based emergency position-indicating beacon as a redundant security measure.17:10 Before departing, they anchor the boat in a protected bay and secure all sails and deck gear.2:20 The crew utilizes a rental car service to secure a vehicle for their road trip, noting the convenience of having a third party manage the booking and insurance deposits.13:37 Throughout the journey, they compare the logistical challenges of road travel—such as finding facilities and navigating highway infrastructure—to the self-contained nature of living aboard a boat.11:02 The trip concludes with a drive through the Florida Keys, highlighting the region's unique geography and environmental conditions, including heavy sargassum accumulation on the coast.24:35
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