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Sailing Alaska to Washington Offshore 6 Days Non-Stop (Episode 58)
14 January 2022 · 13 min · 14K views · Dixon Entrance
What this video covers
Mac and Jenny sail their 37-foot sailboat, Maya, on a 650-mile, six-day nonstop passage from Craig, Alaska, to Neah Bay, Washington.3:40 To prepare for their first overnight offshore transit, the crew clears the deck of gear, installs jack lines, stows loose items in the quarter berth, and rigs lee cloths in the V-berth.2:53 The route tracks 30 miles offshore of Haida Gwaii and 15–20 miles off Vancouver Island.1:43 During the first night, the crew encounters 35-knot winds and heavy seas, forcing them to run under a triple-reefed main and engine.6:38 By day four, they slow their speed to avoid a developing low-pressure system.10:42 The crew maintains a three-hour watch rotation throughout the voyage.11:16 As the passage progresses, they encounter deteriorating weather, including lightning and heavy rain, prompting a decision to divert toward the coast.12:21
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