At one point, we noticed the anchor light wasn’t working. Apparently, after six years the battery was dead. We were able to buy a spare anchor light, and I went up the mast to replace it. The first time, we thought it would be easy—just replace the light or the battery—but it turned out that more work was needed. The anchor light had to be unscrewed and the two wires had to be reconnected in the terminal block. And all of that at 22 meters up, right on top of the mast. After some instructions from Gilles, I went up the mast again, this time bringing tools along in the side pockets of the “chair” (bosun’s chair) in which you’re hoisted up. It worked, and the anchor light was shining brightly again at the top of the mast!

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Sailed into a literal POSTCARD! 🤯🏝️🌊 Mother Earth is truly beautiful!

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#sailing #manitowoc FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559312643639 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svutopia/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/svutopia/ About the Utopia: The historic Great Lakes schooner Utopia, built in 1946, offers a fascinating glimpse into maritime history. Originally from Sturgeon Bay, you can now find Utopia in Manitowoc, Wisconsin! Dockside visitors can explore this beautifully crafted vessel, which was designed by Fred J. Peterson of Peterson Builders, Inc. in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and built in 1946. Utopia’s unique features include a steel double bottom for strength, wooden hull sides for warmth, and twin Detroit diesel engines. Visitors can marvel at her elegant lines, learn about her global circumnavigation, and appreciate the craftsmanship that has kept her sailing for decades. Utopia currently resides under the stewardship of the her new owners based in Manitowoc Wisconsin, where it continues to inspire curiosity and passion for the Great Lakes among learners of all ages.

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Safety starts before you hit the water! ⚓ Check out our latest boating safety video in partnership with Progressive to learn all about trailering ☀️ 🛥️ #Trailering #Boating #BoatTrailering #DiscoverBoating #BoatLife #SeeYouOutHere

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Il "Nodo Savoia" è molto affidabile come "nodo di arresto" nell'ambito della nautica, svolgendo un ruolo cruciale nel prevenire scotte o drizze dal fuoriuscire dai loro bozzelli. La sua struttura a otto si dimostra perfetta per bloccare in modo sicuro e affidabile le linee, garantendo che rimangano saldamente al loro posto durante le varie manovre a bordo. L'esecuzione del "Nodo Savoia" come nodo di arresto è semplice ed efficace. Creando una serie di nodi sovrapposti, il "Savoia" forma una barriera che impedisce alle cime di scivolare fuori dal bozzello. Questa caratteristica lo rende particolarmente adatto per fissare in modo sicuro le scotte delle vele o i drizze alle relative pulegge, assicurando che rimangano saldamente ancorate durante la navigazione. Quando siete in mare aperto e la sicurezza delle vostre manovre è fondamentale, il "Nodo Savoia" diventa un alleato affidabile per evitare inconvenienti e garantire un controllo ottimale delle vele. Sintonizzatevi al nostro video didattico per imparare rapidamente e facilmente come eseguire questo nodo di arresto, rendendo la vostra esperienza di navigazione ancora più sicura e piacevole. Buon vento e nodi saldi a tutti! https://elearning.nauticain4settimane.it https://www.nauticain4settimane.it https://www.enjoysailing.it https://www.latuabarcascuola.it

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@velerolagaleona PUMA 34 NIEBLA EN LA BARRA DE SANCTI PETRI. SOUTH SPAIN

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