EP#330 Back on Land, for Only a Day
17 April 2025 · 32 min · 203 views · Fort Pierce, Florida
What this video covers
Jerome Rand completed a 16-day, 2,000-mile offshore passage from the North Atlantic to Fort Pierce, Florida, aboard a Westsail 32.0:19 The crew encountered challenging conditions while exiting the Gulf Stream, necessitating frequent tacking and extended periods of motoring.9:54 During the voyage, the crew utilised Starlink for connectivity, which proved essential for managing unauthorised charges on a compromised bank card.5:43 Rand plans to depart Fort Pierce shortly for a 400-mile solo transit north to the Carolinas aboard his own vessel, the Westsail 32 named Sparrow.5:01 Preparation for this upcoming trip includes servicing halyards, refuelling, and cleaning the interior with vinegar.18:31 Rand also intends to upgrade his audio recording equipment to resolve persistent wind noise and glitching issues encountered during offshore podcast production.29:39 The experience reinforced the necessity of maintaining perspective during difficult weather and accepting human limitations regarding watch schedules and fatigue.7:54
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