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CRUISING LIFE in the North — Sailing Uma [Step 227]

July 23, 2020 · 18 min · 421K views · Markermeer

What this video covers

The crew of Uma sails toward an anchorage in Makkum, Netherlands, navigating through flat seas and calm conditions.2:09 They plan to meet friends for a birthday celebration after a six-hour transit.2:20 Upon arrival, the crew constructs a custom scurfing handle using a dinghy tow line, a piece of PVC pipe, and rope to tow a paddleboard behind their dinghy.8:49 They experiment with removing the paddleboard's fin to improve maneuverability while being towed.14:33 The crew also prepares homemade fruit and milk popsicles using a set of molds, freezing them in the boat's freezer overnight.5:20

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