EP#386 Going for it!
16 November 2025 · 34 min · 161 views · Gulf Stream
What this video covers
Jerome Rand, sailing the Westsail 32 *Into Oblivion*, manages a Gulf Stream crossing while navigating a developing weather system. After initially heaving to to wait for favorable winds, Rand decides to abandon his holding pattern and proceed south to avoid 30-knot winds forecast for his current position.29:24 He monitors weather updates via Iridium Go and Starlink, noting that Starlink connectivity remains unreliable in heavy, rolly seas.9:22 To prepare for potential high winds, he keeps a storm jib ready on deck and maintains a triple-reefed main.6:09 He describes the mental challenge of balancing caution against the desire to make progress, specifically referencing a difficult 2022 voyage in the same region.32:05 By choosing a broad reach, he aims to cross the Gulf Stream with the current rather than opposing it.17:05 The decision to resume sailing reflects a shift from a conservative holding strategy to active passage-making as he seeks to reach warmer waters.30:59
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