Sailing Nova Vitavideo
OFFSHORE SAILING - Ponta Delgada, AZORES to Porto Santo, MADEIRA
2 February 2025 · 26 min · 2K views · Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
The crew of the 40-foot sailboat Nova Vita completed a 550-mile passage from Ponta Delgada, Azores, to Porto Santo, Madeira, in approximately four days.18:35 Departing on September 6, the vessel encountered 20-knot winds and two-meter swells on the first day, requiring two reefs in both the mainsail and headsail.6:18 The crew experienced variable wind conditions throughout the transit, including a localized dead zone near the Azores that necessitated engine use.9:39 For the remainder of the trip, winds ranged from 5 to 15 knots, allowing for mostly sail-powered progress.18:49 Upon arrival at Porto Santo, the crew found the marina full and anchored outside the breakwater in the designated area.20:28 They utilized a dinghy to reach the marina for customs clearance, where they transitioned from the quarantine flag to the Portuguese courtesy flag.25:02 The passage concluded with the crew experiencing temporary "boat legs" while walking ashore.24:29
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