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DEEEEEEP SEA FISHING sailing 9kts in the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean! - Day 7 | EE 120
2 July 2023 · 27 min · 158K views · middle of the Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
On day seven of an Atlantic Ocean passage, the crew of a cruising sailboat navigates upwind toward the Azores.0:11 With winds blowing over 20 knots from the destination, the boat maintains a heading of approximately 45 degrees off the wind, requiring frequent tacks to make eastward progress.1:22 The crew utilizes the North Atlantic current system to assist their speed, which reaches 9 knots.23:34 To manage power consumption during the passage, the crew runs the generator to maintain lithium battery levels above 70 percent while powering Starlink, laptops, and water-making systems.9:21 Maintenance tasks include topping off the hydraulic steering fluid with two-stroke motor oil to address a minor leak and air in the lines.4:11 The crew catches a mahi-mahi for fresh meals and manages galley and living spaces despite the rough sea state.11:10 One crew member reports experiencing seasickness for the first time during the transit.24:59
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