#20 South Seas 🌊⛵️ Weather Strategy - The Vertical Hour
17 Μαΐου 2026 · 51 λεπτά · 851 προβολές · Pacífico Sur
Sailors track hurricane on map as bow cuts night waves
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The crew of the sailboat *Vuelta Vertical* is currently navigating the South Pacific, approximately 200 miles from Point Nemo, while completing a circumnavigation that has spanned nearly 20,000 miles.Watch After departing from Mar del Plata, Uruguay, the vessel spent 69 days at sea, including a diversion to South Africa for repairs following a severe wave strike that damaged communications and power systems.2:56 The crew currently maintains a three-watch system, operating on UTC time to manage weather routing and communications while navigating through varying wind conditions, often encountering 25 to 30-knot winds and 3 to 4-meter seas.17:38 They utilize B&G instruments and the PredictWind platform to monitor weather systems and track their progress toward the Strait of Magellan.1:57 The team plans to navigate the Chilean fjords, noting that the Paso Quirque features currents reaching 14 knots.37:41 They document their daily progress and strategy through a blog and a private Telegram community for supporters.43:58
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