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West Palm Beach | Sailing Britican #23
January 9, 2018 · 18 min · 8K views · West Palm Beach
What this video covers
A crew transits from Cape Canaveral to West Palm Beach, Florida, via the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW).0:49 After light winds force the crew to motor for much of the passage, they navigate the ICW channel with as little as 0.9 meters of water beneath the keel.9:26 Upon arrival, they dock at Palm Harbor Marina, where they moor on the A-Dock wall between a bridge and a jetty.12:55 The crew notes that maneuvering into this berth requires careful timing with the tide to avoid being pushed against the bridge.13:04 The marina offers amenities including a lounge, pool table, exercise room, and laundry, though the shower heads are mounted too low for taller adults.13:20 During their stay, the crew participates in a promotional photo shoot for the marina, resulting in a complimentary barbecue dinner and gift certificates.14:29 The passage highlights the necessity of monitoring depth in the ICW and the impact of tidal currents on docking maneuvers in confined spaces.
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