Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly · video

What this video covers

The crew of Good, Bad, and Ugly navigates into a shallow mangrove anchorage on the south side of Puerto Rico to prepare for the 2023 hurricane season.2:14 To safely enter the area, which features depths as low as four and a half feet, the crew uses a dinghy to scout a path and records the route before maneuvering the main vessel.11:42 The captain balances the boat in light wind and swells by deploying the headsail while keeping the motor running.3:31 Once anchored, the crew deploys a stern anchor to manage potential tidal shifts and improve positioning for fishing.17:05 Separately, the crew bottles and ferments a homemade ginger beer, adding sugar to initiate carbonation over a three-day period.20:03 The resulting beverage exhibits a sediment-heavy, apple-like flavor profile.24:22 The crew plans to move the vessel to a marina for the remainder of the hurricane season.27:03

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