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OVERNIGHT SAILING - Wales to the Isles of Scilly
29 December 2024 · 21 min · 4K views · Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly
What this video covers
Nova Vita departs Nayland Yacht Haven in Milford Haven, Wales, on a 125-mile overnight passage to St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly.1:15 The crew encounters variable conditions, starting with 15–20 knots of north-westerly wind and 2–4 metre swells that necessitate reefing the main.6:17 During the transit, the vessel navigates spring tides and heavy shipping traffic near Land’s End, where the crew struggles with light winds followed by 16–18 knots of wind directly on the nose.11:01 The final approach to the Isles of Scilly involves motoring into rainy, lumpy conditions with strong tidal currents.17:38 Upon arrival at St. Mary’s, the crew secures a mooring ball in a busy field, navigating around numerous pink marker buoys with submerged lines.19:37 The passage highlights the challenges of balancing sail trim for autopilot efficiency and managing fuel consumption while manoeuvring in strong currents and adverse weather.10:37
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