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You Won't Believe Our First SAILING Adventure Together: Offshore to Maine [Ep. 3]
April 2, 2020 · 15 min · 12K views · Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
Kate and Curtis sailed their boat, Sweet Ruca, from Rhode Island to Rockland, Maine, marking their first overnight offshore passage.0:22 The route included a transit through the Cape Cod Canal, a 7-mile passage connecting Buzzards Bay to Cape Cod Bay.0:57 To manage strong currents and avoid excessive heeling while motoring through the 480-foot-wide canal, the crew reefed the sails.2:28 After exiting the canal, they stopped at Sandwich Marina for fuel, water, and a pump-out before heading into the Gulf of Maine.11:23 During the overnight leg, they maintained navigation using Expedition racing software, AIS, and radar to monitor traffic, including a naval convoy.6:14 The passage across the Gulf of Maine involved light winds and calm seas, allowing for consistent speeds of 5 to 7 knots.10:15 The crew utilized a watch system to manage the vessel while offshore.10:36
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