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Atlantic Crossing. Azores-Peninsula Voyage Day 3
20 July 2026 · 5 min · 840 views · North Atlantic Ocean between the Azores and the Iberian Peninsula
What this video covers
Javi sails the Regina on the third day of an Atlantic crossing from the Azores toward the Iberian Peninsula.▶ 0:16 The vessel is currently close-hauled in 12 knots of wind, maintaining full sail despite significant heel to maximize speed.▶ 1:02 The crew anticipates a two-meter swell developing by the following day.▶ 0:16 To avoid 33-knot gusts on the beam near Cabo de San Vicente, Javi maintains a specific heading of 90 to 92 degrees to ensure the eventual arrival winds arrive from the stern or quarter.▶ 2:39 The strategy involves reefing the main and partially furling the genoa or deploying the staysail as the wind increases near the Portuguese coast.▶ 3:19 The vessel utilizes a cockpit enclosure to maintain comfort in cooler temperatures.▶ 3:24 Real-time tracking and weather data for the passage are available via PredictWind and Garmin links on the channel page.▶ 4:32
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