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I think it's a bit windy here... (Ep 251)
17 August 2023 · 21 min · 232K views
What this video covers
Zatara transits 300 nautical miles from Italy to Sardinia, timing the 48-hour passage to avoid incoming 60-knot Mistral winds.4:07 During the crossing, the crew repairs a failed exhaust fan motor by fabricating custom brushes from spare parts to prevent carbon monoxide buildup in the aft cabins.5:42 Upon arrival in a wide-open bay in Sardinia, the crew anchors in 15-knot winds that escalate to 40 knots over the weekend.11:42 A dinghy collision during a previous Mistral event caused a pinhole leak in the sugar scoop’s watertight compartment, necessitating a haul-out for repairs.13:22 The crew manages these technical challenges while balancing homeschooling responsibilities and remote work.16:32 The passage highlights the necessity of monitoring weather windows to avoid severe Mistral conditions and the importance of maintaining critical ventilation systems during engine-heavy motoring.
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