EP#363 Cape Cod to Rockland Maine Coastal Recordings
August 18, 2025 · 1h 6m · 123 views · Rockland, Maine
What this video covers
Jerome Rand sails his 38-ft boat, Into Oblivion, from Cape Cod to Rockland, Maine, to haul out at Knight Marine Service for maintenance.0:44 The passage covers approximately 130 nautical miles across the Gulf of Maine, requiring navigation through the Nantucket Shoals and the Great South Channel shipping lanes.17:28 Rand manages engine reliability issues and light wind conditions, occasionally relying on a drifter sail to maintain speed.22:13 The transit involves navigating around fishing traffic and monitoring weather windows to avoid adverse conditions before reaching the Maine coast.56:58 Upon arrival at the boatyard, the crew performs maintenance including sanding the cap rail and bowsprit, opting for oil over varnish to save time during the short yard stint.1:57 The trip serves as a proving ground for the vessel's engine and rigging before a planned winter transit back to Florida.13:15
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