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Ep 7 Sailing singlehanded to Azores: When I use genoa only
30 August 2017 · 9 min · 58K views · North Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
During a singlehanded passage toward the Azores, the sailor drops the mainsail to eliminate boom slamming caused by light winds and rolling seas while running downwind.1:44 With the mainsail stowed, the boat maintains 5.5 to 6 knots under a fully unfurled genoa, an improvement over the 4.5 knots achieved with both sails up.1:51 This configuration prevents the boom from swinging violently across the cockpit in light air and avoids the need for the sailor to go forward to rig a spinnaker in cold, rainy conditions.5:04 The boat, equipped with a gimbaled gas stove and a water heater connected to the engine cooling circuit, maintains a steady pace, covering 141 nautical miles in a 24-hour period.2:36 The sailor prefers deck-mounted showers over the internal head facilities and prepares meals in advance to avoid cooking during anticipated rough weather.7:15 Dropping the mainsail in light, downwind conditions stabilizes the rig and improves boat speed by preventing the mainsail from blanketing the genoa.5:54
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