Wildling Sailing · video

What this video covers

After 16 months of restoration, a project catamaran moves from a boatyard to an anchorage to begin sea trials and off-grid living.1:09 The owner fabricates a temporary aluminum tiller bar to replace a damaged fiberglass original and installs Scanstrut cable seals to route VHF and mast light wiring through the cabin top.16:17 During a six-mile transit through Amsterdam, the crew navigates busy shipping lanes and locks in 26-knot gusts.6:42 Upon arrival, the primary CQR anchor fails to set in 15 meters of chain, requiring a switch to a larger anchor for secure holding.14:19 The owner rigs a baby stay and lower shrouds using Dyneema splices and tensioning lanyards.21:09 The project concludes with the installation of the mainsail, which the owner attempts to fly without a wishbone boom by using a topping lift and mainsheet to maintain sail shape.27:54

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