Episode #99 Surf City to Southport, NC
March 9, 2017 · 10 min · 12K views · Southport, NC
What this video covers
The crew departs Surf City, North Carolina, navigating the Cape Fear River toward Southport.0:14 During the transit, the vessel encounters significant current near a bridge, requiring precise timing and coordination to avoid being pushed into the structure.1:42 As the boat approaches the Cape Fear Inlet, the crew experiences swells rolling in from the Atlantic Ocean.5:48 Upon arrival at the marina in Southport, the crew consults with an offshore sailor named John regarding the installation of a block and tackle system for their traveler.8:28 John demonstrates how to slide a Harken car with integrated jam cleats onto the existing track after removing the end stop, noting that the installation is a straightforward task that does not require professional rigging services.9:26 The crew notes the contrast between the quiet, beach-focused environment of Surf City and the crowded, high-density conditions of the Southport marina.9:51
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