Oyster 435 - A Yacht Delivery from Eastbourne to Dartmouth
20 June 2023 · 7 min · 5K views · Devon, England
What this video covers
The crew of an Oyster 435 prepares for a delivery from Eastbourne to Dartmouth, completing safety checks and provisioning for a three-day passage.0:57 After clearing Beachy Head against a flood tide, the vessel encounters light winds near the Isle of Wight, forcing the crew to motor-sail at 4.5 knots.1:55 During this transit, an engine alarm triggers due to a high charging rate.3:19 The crew immediately shuts down the engine to allow for cooling.3:27 After an hour of drifting and sailing against the tide, they restart the engine at a reduced 1200 rpm to maintain steerage while monitoring system levels.3:32 The crew evaluates whether to continue to Dartmouth or divert to an alternative port.3:54 A shift in wind direction to the north provides 14 to 15 knots of breeze, allowing the vessel to sail at 6 knots.4:58 The boat reaches a position 13.5 miles from the entrance to the River Dart, successfully completing the remainder of the passage under sail.4:52
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