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Docking Stress in Antigua. Our First Med Moor on Wind Therapy. E84
July 23, 2023 · 25 min · 4K views · Antigua
What this video covers
The crew of *Wind Therapy* navigates a series of Caribbean islands while managing customs, weather-driven passage planning, and docking challenges. After arriving in St. Eustatius, the crew departs prematurely for St. Kitts due to an incoming north swell that renders the anchorage unsafe for dinghy operations.5:59 They later return to St. Eustatius via ferry to complete formal checkout procedures.15:57 In Nevis, the crew manages a high-docking situation with significant swell by using a bungee-line system attached to a mooring ball to keep the dinghy from being crushed under the dock.19:22 The passage concludes in Antigua, where the crew prepares for a Med-moor at Nelson’s Dockyard in Falmouth.23:53 To assist with the maneuver, they enlist experienced crew from other vessels to provide additional hands and moral support during the docking process.24:17
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