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Atlantic Crossing. Day 18

26 January 2025 · 7 min · 2K views · Atlantic Ocean

What this video covers

On day 18 of a transatlantic passage from La Palma to Martinique, the crew reports approximately 590 nautical miles remaining of the 2,700-mile journey.7:05 Javi and his crew, Mónica and Carlos, manage daily life aboard the vessel, noting that fresh food supplies are nearly exhausted as they anticipate arrival in three to four days.0:50 The interior of the boat shows signs of wear and clutter after more than two weeks at sea, with the crew rotating sleeping arrangements and maintaining the galley.1:36 Routine tasks include monitoring navigation, steering, sail changes, and resting.3:46 After 18 days of continuous sailing, the gear shows significant degradation: the staysail’s UV strip is peeling, sheets show chafing, safety webbing at the clew is fraying, and balcony protections are damaged.6:05 The crew continues to monitor the boat’s systems and structural integrity while completing the final leg of the crossing.

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