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Sailing From Hogsty Reef to Fort Lauderdale Florida
July 31, 2016 · 25 min · 19K views · Hogsty Reef to Fort Lauderdale
What this video covers
A 500-mile passage from Hogsty Reef to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, requires four days of transit, often involving light winds and reliance on the Gulf Stream.0:31 During this journey, the crew of the sailing vessel Britican encountered an engine failure caused by a split water-cooling hose on the oil filter housing.11:19 They successfully repaired the leak using a spare part from their Perkins engine kit.11:37 While navigating the Gulf Stream, the vessel experienced a significant speed increase, reaching 10.2 knots due to the current, compared to a typical 5.2-knot speed over ground.15:01 Upon arrival in Fort Lauderdale, the crew navigated a commercial canal and requested a bridge opening on VHF channel 9 to reach their destination at the Hyatt Marina.15:47 Routine maintenance during the trip included checking raw water intake filters and replacing the engine impeller.8:22 The crew also practiced fishing, catching a barracuda, and performed debris collection in the Atlantic.7:30 Having a comprehensive spare parts kit on board proved essential for resolving mechanical failures at sea.11:06
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