Sailing The Far Side · video

What this video covers

The Far Side, a sailboat crewed by Natalie and Papa, encounters engine failure 15 to 20 miles off the coast of Cancun, Mexico, while navigating the Gulf Stream.0:23 The crew replaces a fuel filter to restore power after the engine quits at 4 a.m. while the vessel makes only 2.5 knots.2:27 Following the repair, the crew monitors a squall approaching from the coast.19:27 As the front arrives, wind speeds increase from 4 knots to gusts of 29 knots, allowing the vessel to increase speed while sailing under a staysail.25:16 The crew manages the vessel through the squall while cooking dinner in the galley, noting the wind speed drops rapidly from 28 knots to 12 knots once the front passes.27:09 The crew plans to hug the coast toward Belize City to pick up a passenger before continuing to the Rio Dulce in Guatemala.10:59 Regular maintenance of fuel systems remains critical for maintaining speed in current-heavy waters like the Gulf Stream.

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