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The Beginning of our Multi-Year Journey on our Leopard 45 - E21
May 20, 2021 · 19 min · 27K views · Venice, Florida
What this video covers
The crew of the Leopard 45 *Wind Therapy* departs Harborage Marina in St. Petersburg, Florida, to begin a multi-year circumnavigation.3:16 The initial planned route includes stops in Venice, Key West, Fort Lauderdale, and the Bahamas.2:18 During the transit toward Key West, the crew encounters 18 to 22 knots of wind directly on the nose, forcing them to tack repeatedly against heavy seas.9:34 Due to the uncomfortable conditions and seasickness, they divert into Boca Grande Pass to anchor overnight.9:52 Upon reaching Key West, the crew struggles to find space in the crowded anchorage near Wisteria Island and the mooring field, eventually securing a slip at Key West Bight Marina after initial reports of no availability.14:19 The passage highlights the unreliability of weather forecasts, as the predicted light winds from the northwest were replaced by stronger headwinds.9:11 The crew notes that securing a slip at a new marina remains a stressful experience.15:16
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