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Let The EXPEDITION Begin! (REAL TIME video Sailing the ATLANTIC OCEAN!) | Day 0

6 December 2025 · 30 min · 108K views

Sailboat departs marina under cloudy sky, city skyline behind.

What this video covers

Brett Evans, Jade Evans, and guest Ayana depart on an Atlantic crossing, beginning their passage with a bottom scrub to reduce drag and improve speed.12:30 The crew prepares the vessel by lowering fenders for a floating fuel dock, securing the anchor with a secondary line to prevent accidental deployment during the passage, and applying scopolamine patches to manage seasickness.2:31 Despite initial physical strain, dehydration, and fatigue from final boat preparations, the crew transitions to a watch schedule to manage the vessel.26:08 As they clear the islands, they encounter 15 knots of wind, allowing them to deploy the headsail and shut down the engines for downwind sailing.28:27 The crew monitors their progress toward a target arrival date before Christmas, balancing the need for rest with the demands of maintaining a consistent heading.20:24

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