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Taylor's Revenge - S5:E61
13 September 2020 · 13 min · 1.2M views · Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
A 1989 CT56, Doodles, sails a 1,500-mile passage from the Caribbean toward the mainland as part of the Salty Dog Rally.0:26 On day three of the transit, the crew maintains an average speed of 140 nautical miles per day while navigating 10-to-15-second swells generated by Tropical Storm Arthur.2:12 The crew manages sail configurations in 16-to-19-knot winds, dousing the spinnaker to switch to a genoa and mizzen for safer, more manageable handling.11:52 They monitor a buddy boat, Soulmate, which remains approximately four miles ahead.7:14 To combat fatigue and sedentary habits during the long passage, crew members incorporate exercise and routine sail adjustments.3:01 The crew utilizes scopolamine patches to mitigate seasickness.6:52 The vessel maintains a steady pace despite light winds and high temperatures, relying on radar to monitor for squalls during overnight watches.12:07 The passage serves as a relocation to avoid the Caribbean hurricane season and satisfy insurance requirements.4:38
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