Sailing Jibsea · video

What this video covers

Steph and Travis haul out Jibsea at Dandy Haven Marina in Virginia to prepare for a major, unannounced life transition.1:13 The crew spends two weeks clearing out nearly all personal belongings, gear, and supplies from the boat to facilitate the move.8:33 Before the lift, they remove the mainsail and headsail to minimize windage and slack the backstay to protect the AIS antenna.3:53 During the haul-out process, Travis performs a swim to verify the sling placement, ensuring the straps do not damage the boat's front-facing sonar, a precaution taken after a previous incident.5:39 The vessel weighs 29,000 pounds in its empty state.7:10 The crew reflects on their time living aboard as they finalize the cleaning and packing process, noting that the transition requires them to move off the boat entirely.13:51

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