Catamaran Mistertong · video

What this video covers

While anchored in Chatham Bay, the crew of a catamaran experiences a dragging anchor incident caused by an oversized trip buoy.11:03 The buoy’s excessive buoyancy, combined with shifting winds and current-driven rotation in the bay, lifted the anchor out of the sand during a gust.12:10 The boat remained secure enough to avoid immediate danger, but the incident highlighted the risks of using a large trip buoy in areas with significant tidal or current-induced swinging. The crew, currently without a functional windlass due to ongoing deck repairs, emphasizes the importance of properly sized trip gear to prevent accidental anchor breakout.14:23

Simultaneously, the owners are performing temporary structural repairs to the windlass mounting area, which suffered from water intrusion and wood rot.4:12 They are using a scarf joint and fiberglass reinforcement as a stopgap measure until they can reach Martinique for permanent materials and professional repairs.8:53 The work involves laminating plywood and using epoxy resin to restore rigidity to the deck.3:31 The crew plans to continue their transit toward Martinique, stopping in Bequia for supplies before the holidays.28:48

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