Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly · video

What this video covers

The crew of the sailboat Good, Bad, and Ugly navigates coastal Puerto Rico while preparing for Tropical Storm Gonzalo and a subsequent weather system, Invest 92L.12:39 After sailing to a protected anchorage near Patias, the crew decides to return to Salinas, a known hurricane hole, to secure the vessel for the approaching storms.12:51 During the transit, the dinghy, towed on a line that was too short, begins to swamp in seven-knot downwind conditions, nearly crushing the owner's finger during the recovery attempt.16:52 The crew also encounters local police while sailing on a Sunday, violating a COVID-19 recreational boating curfew; they avoid citation by claiming residency in Salinas and citing the need to reach safety before the storm.15:49 Additionally, the owner replaces the corroded propane lines and burner components of the boat's gimballed stove using parts salvaged from a $15 portable camping stove.4:25 The crew relies on local assistance for groceries and ice, noting the hospitality of residents in Puerto Rico.11:34

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