The Many Challenges of Engineless Sailing | Ep. 304
It’s a windward slog to clear Cape Lookout Shoals, which will be rewarded with a fast run around Cape Hatteras and on to the Chesapeake Bay. Arriving at night, I anchor outside of Jackson Creek for some rest and because I require good visibility (and a fair wind) to sail in through this winding, tricking entrance. But then I make arrangements to haul at the Jolly Skipper Boatyard in Broad Creek, which means I must sail back out of Jackson creek and into the equally tricky Broad Creek. Never a dull moment here at HtSO.
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It's a windward slog to clear Cape Lookout Shoals, which will be rewarded with a fast run around Cape Hatteras and on to the Chesapeake Bay. Arriving at night, I anchor outside of Jackson Creek for some rest and because I require good visibility (and a fair wind) to sail in through this winding, tricking entrance. But then I make arrangements to haul at the Jolly Skipper Boatyard in Broad Creek, which means I must sail back out of Jackson creek and into the equally tricky Broad Creek. Never a dull moment here at HtSO.
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DONATE: https://www.paypal.me/KevinBoothby
WEBSITE: https://www.kevinboothbysailing.com
VIDEO SOUNDTRACKS: https://soundcloud.com/user-177118317
CAMERAS:
Canon EOS 60D with EF 24-105mm L IS zoom lens
Go Pro Hero 9 Black
Go Pro Hero 12 Black
DRONE:
DJI Phantom 3 Professional
THE BOAT: Design: Gilmer 31; LOD 31', LWL 25', Beam 9.5', Draft 4.5', Displ. 13,600lbs.
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