EP#361 Offshore Recordings Part 2 NC-Cape
August 11, 2025 · 1h 5m · 105 views · Harwich, Massachusetts
What this video covers
Jerome Rand, sailing the 32-foot Westsail *Into Oblivion* from North Carolina toward Cape Cod, manages persistent engine performance issues and light-wind doldrums during a solo coastal passage. While navigating toward a predicted northeast blow, Rand replaces a secondary fuel filter to address engine faltering and plans to polish the fuel tanks upon reaching Maine.42:32 The vessel experiences inconsistent wind, forcing frequent sail changes between a drifter and a full mainsail, and requires a jibe to maintain an easterly heading toward Nantucket Sound.20:29 Rand notes the necessity of securing the propeller shaft with a pipe wrench to prevent noise while sailing and highlights the mental challenge of maintaining a positive headspace during extended solo passages.54:02 The transit involves navigating around shoals and preparing for a potential 24-hour period of high winds.25:19 Rand intends to perform a comprehensive engine inspection and maintenance in Cape Cod before continuing to Rockland, Maine.28:01
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