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Broken Rudder Bearings & South East Jugo Storms
31 March 2024 · 15 min · 1K views · Korčula
What this video covers
A 48-foot Oceanis sailing from Dubrovnik to Split, Croatia, encounters a southeast Jugo storm with 30 to 40-knot winds and 3-meter seas.6:31 The vessel sustains a damaged rudder bearing, which makes steering difficult and renders the autopilot ineffective in heavy, confused swells.7:01 The crew navigates through the Split gates and docks at ACI Marina Milna, where they contend with 35-knot gusts during the alongside maneuver.9:12 The captain chooses to approach stern-to-wind to maintain station-keeping control against the wind pressure.9:44 Due to the rudder bearing failure and the inability to retrieve boat papers from the locked marina office, the crew decides to remain in Milna to wait out a forecast of 100 km/h winds.11:08 The vessel is secured with multiple mooring lines and springs to prevent contact with the dock.12:35 A damaged swim platform further complicates boarding and necessitates careful line management.12:49
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