Epic Atlantic Crossing: From St. Martin to Halifax
23 April 2023 · 30 min · 2K views · Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
The 45-foot sailboat Venus completes a 1,600-nautical-mile direct passage from Saint-Martin to Halifax, Nova Scotia, concluding a 408-day voyage that began in French Polynesia.2:42 The crew of five maintains a two-hour watch rotation while performing water sampling for the NGO SeaKeepers.5:37 During the transit, the autopilot fails due to a broken steering linkage, forcing the crew to hand-steer for the remainder of the trip.7:57 A mainsail traveller car also shatters, requiring the vessel to sail under three reefs for the final stages.12:22 The crew successfully navigates the Gulf Stream by timing their crossing between weather systems, reaching speeds of 11.8 knots with the current.19:09 Near the end of the passage, a loose shackle pin causes damage to the genoa tack, rendering the sail unusable.23:57 Upon reaching the entrance to Halifax, the vessel runs out of diesel, necessitating a coordinated arrival under sail before entering the marina.28:28 Regular rig inspections and celestial navigation practice with a sextant occupy the crew during the calmer segments of the North Atlantic crossing.10:42
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