Things Are Falling Apart! [Ep. 152]

On an adventurous sail to French Polynesia, Sailing Sweet Ruca crew Curtis and Emily unexpectedly encountered rough waves that led to a serious issue – their autopilot ram broke while they were crossing the vast Pacific Ocean. This unexpected event caused additional challenges in an already demanding journey.

Hand Steering in Stormy Conditions

Carefully, the couple managed to secure the helm and maintain their course for about 20 minutes, while Curtis went below decks into a dark and cramped space. This was critical as they did not want any sea water to damage the steering components further or affect the overall sailing experience.

The Search for Spare Parts

Curtis, in his headlamp and amidst the tossing motion of the waves, located the replacement autopilot ram stored away. This discovery brought some relief to Emily as she went down below to assist in installing it. With steady hands on her part, they managed to remove the broken one and replaced it with their spare. The anticipation was high; would this fix actually work?

Autopilot Saved

To everyone’s excitement, the new autopilot ram performed well after Curtis switched it on. The boat responded immediately as though nothing had ever happened – this was a moment of relief and celebration for the weary couple.

Riding the Waves to Polynesia

In that part of their journey, Sweet Ruca encountered a series of challenges that required not just endurance and physical stamina but also inventive problem-solving. They overcame the hurdles, learned more about themselves as sailors, and strengthened their relationship with each other – proving that adversity can sometimes lead to unexpected growth.

A Grateful Thank You

The couple took a moment in the midst of their adventure to extend gratitude to those who supported them – their patrons. They also encouraged others to join them on future journeys, either virtually or physically, through signing up for real-time updates and subscribing to their channel.

Finding Sweetness in the Journey

The overarching message from this episode of Sailing Sweet Ruca is that even amidst tumultuous conditions, there’s always a silver lining. Each experience, whether smooth sailing or turbulent storms, contributes to the rich tapestry of their journey towards French Polynesia and beyond.