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RAW + REAL TIME! We've Been at SEA for 16 DAYS! (Uploaded from the Ocean) | EE 128
10 July 2023 · 1h 17m · 671K views · somewhere in the ocean
What this video covers
The crew of Expedition Evans reports on their 16-day passage across the Atlantic Ocean, documenting life aboard during a period of sustained downwind sailing. Facing 15 to 20 knots of wind, the crew maintains a reefed sail plan to manage the motion of the vessel.2:39 The transit includes routine maintenance and lifestyle adjustments, such as managing diesel consumption—calculated at approximately 0.5 gallons per hour—and monitoring propane usage, which typically lasts six weeks per bottle.44:09 The crew discusses the psychological experience of being offshore, noting that the sensation of isolation remains consistent whether 5 or 500 miles from land.1:01:01 They also reflect on the differences between monohulls and catamarans, specifically regarding interior living space and motion at sea.54:59 The passage concludes with the crew’s anticipation of arriving in Horta, Azores, prioritizing a safe landfall over the speed of the journey.11:13
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