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What this video covers

A couple sailing in the Mediterranean struggles with a failing windlass and poor anchoring techniques after a long hiatus from cruising. While attempting to anchor in a rolly, crowded bay in France, the crew experiences repeated circuit breaker trips on their windlass, which they attribute to low gear oil and corrosion.5:15 After failing to open the top fill port due to a stripped bolt, they remove the bottom cover to refill the unit, fabricating a temporary paper gasket to seal it.32:09 To mitigate excessive rolling in the swell, they relocate to a smaller, exposed bay and deploy a stern anchor to keep the bow pointed into the waves.22:27 They also rig a bridle to the chain to stabilize the boat’s position.41:34 The crew notes that their lack of recent practice has made sail trimming and anchoring maneuvers difficult, leading to issues with luffing sails and improper line management.8:44

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