Velero Regina · video

What this video covers

Javi and the crew reach day 14 of their Atlantic crossing from La Palma to Martinica.0:29 The vessel encounters significant patches of sargassum weed, which the crew monitors to avoid entanglement.0:46 Light, inconsistent winds throughout the previous night forced the boat to drift with the mainsail up, resulting in difficult sail trim and uncomfortable motion due to swell.2:05 The crew currently navigates on a close reach, adjusting the genoa slightly to maintain speed.2:37 Squalls approach the boat, bringing rain and localized wind shifts, followed by a prominent rainbow.3:25 The crew observes large, widely spaced swells that remain difficult to capture on camera.3:53 Despite the challenging conditions, the boat continues toward its destination as the crew prepares for day 15 of the passage.5:09

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