Blue Horizon · video

What this video covers

A crew departs the Delaware River for a 130-mile offshore passage to New York City, marking the final long-distance voyage on their current sailboat.6:22 Navigating the Atlantic coast requires careful coordination with tidal currents to avoid adverse flow, particularly when entering the Hudson River. The crew monitors weather forecasts closely to avoid an approaching tropical storm or hurricane, which is expected to reach the region within five days.6:52 During the transit, they encounter dense fog, relying on AIS for collision avoidance near commercial shipping traffic.12:29 The passage involves a butterfly rig configuration in 15 knots of wind to maintain a steady downwind course.14:56 The crew maintains a four-hour watch rotation throughout the night.15:24 Upon reaching the approach to the Hudson River, they encounter significant head currents and light wind, necessitating engine use to reach a temporary anchorage near a sandbank.25:22 They plan to wait for favorable tidal conditions before proceeding to the Statue of Liberty.25:40

More from Blue Horizon

Aborted Hike | The Most Intense Island in the World!Sept 2026Ankunft auf Brasiliens abgelegenster Insel | Die verrückteste Insel der Welt?Aug 2026Atlantic Crossing Part 3 V2Aug 2026Broken Engine and No Wind in the Middle of the Atlantic | What Now?Aug 2026

From Blue Horizon — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.