Sail Vessel Khalifa · video

What this video covers

A 38-foot sailboat completes a passage from Ilha Salu to Tobago in the Caribbean, covering the final leg of a world circumnavigation.1:01:54 The crew maintains a target average speed of 6 knots, motor-sailing in light winds during the final stages to ensure a morning arrival.51:36 During the transit, the owner accidentally contaminates the freshwater tank with approximately 50 ml of diesel while refueling, necessitating a full system decontamination and the installation of a watermaker upon arrival.39:43 The crew manages food supplies by fishing, successfully stocking the freezer with fresh catch, including a dorado caught in Caribbean waters.57:22 Navigation near Tobago involves navigating a 4-knot current and 29-knot winds caused by the rapid transition from deep water to a 50-meter shelf.1:00:23 The vessel anchors in Tobago, where the crew begins post-passage maintenance, including cleaning the interior and addressing the contaminated water system.1:01:54

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