Sailing Sweet Ruca · video

What this video covers

The crew of the Sweet Ruca encounters heavy weather and steep, multidirectional seas while completing a passage from Uruguay to Piriopolis.0:55 During the final 48 hours, winds consistently reach 25 to 30 knots, forcing the crew to balance boat speed against the risk of slamming into waves.10:05 To manage the motion and reduce structural stress on the rigging and bulkheads, the crew reefs the jib multiple times before furling it completely to deploy the staysail.7:38 They maintain a conservative speed of 3 to 5 knots to time their arrival for daylight and favourable docking conditions.9:43 Upon reaching Piriopolis, the crew executes a stern-to, Med-style docking to facilitate pet access and ensure the bow faces potential southerly storms.16:07 The experience confirms the need for a smaller storm jib to better handle cold, high-wind conditions in southern latitudes.13:13 The Uruguayan Prefectura manages the arrival and customs check-in process.16:26

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