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North Atlantic Crossing - WE'RE LEAVING | Sailing Florence Ep.159
14 July 2023 · 22 min · 217K views
What this video covers
A couple sailing a circumnavigation departs the Exumas, Bahamas, for a 4,000-mile North Atlantic passage to England, with planned stops in Bermuda and the Azores.1:00 The crew prepares their vessel, Florence, by scrubbing the hull to remove marine growth, topping up 500 litres of fresh water, and organising provisions.4:34 They delay departure for three weeks to wait for a favourable weather window, eventually choosing to sail despite a forecast of light winds and potential headwinds.2:16 During the first three days of the passage, the crew encounters steep seas and strong upwind conditions, leading to severe seasickness and exhaustion.10:58 They manage the boat by rigging an inner forestay and a staysail for better upwind performance and reefing the mainsail for stability.9:12 After a period of rough weather, the sea state flattens, allowing the crew to recover before facing further predicted headwinds.18:51 The passage highlights the difficulty of maintaining a consistent watch system and managing energy consumption while sailing upwind in open ocean conditions.12:29
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