Riding out a 78 KNOT SQUALL in the Abacos FULL VERSION [Ep 175]
January 6, 2022 · 20 min · 3K views · Black Sound, Abacos
What this video covers
A 78-knot squall, classified as a tornado force zero, struck an anchorage in the Abacos, causing multiple vessels to drag anchor due to poor holding in a sod-bottom area.11:04 The crew of a sailboat, unable to deploy more scope because of a nearby vessel, dragged until they accidentally snagged a mooring ball, which held the boat through the peak of the storm.5:24 Nearby in White Sound, the squall destroyed mooring fields, sank a dinghy outboard, and blew a catamaran into the shallows.15:05 Following the event, the crew replaced a rusted forestay pin while the rig was under tension by loosening the backstay and using halyards to manage the load.17:06 They also relocated to an anchorage outside the government dock, where they confirmed better holding by backing down on the anchor at 2,000 RPM.13:49 The experience highlighted the necessity of checking ground tackle and replacing brittle, rusted stainless steel cotter pins before they fail under load.17:32
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