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Sailing In The Land Of Giants | #78 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
20 February 2021 · 23 min · 12K views · Greenland
What this video covers
A 38-ft sailboat departs Greenland for Iceland on August 30th to avoid worsening seasonal weather, navigating through 30 to 40 knots of wind and heavy seas.13:35 The crew maintains a downwind course using only a staysail after finding that a double-reefed main and jib caused excessive weather helm and autopilot strain.4:53 Radar fails to detect smaller icebergs and growlers, forcing the crew to maintain a constant visual watch while passing through the East Greenland Current.9:52 During the passage, a jib unfurls unexpectedly in 46-knot gusts, and a man-overboard life belt breaks loose from the rail, requiring the crew to cut it free.17:39 The CPT autopilot handles the downwind steering effectively once the sail plan is reduced.7:20 The crew relies on a 10-minute waiting period before adjusting sail configurations to account for fluctuating wind speeds.22:59 The passage highlights the necessity of clearing Greenland by mid-September to avoid the onset of winter conditions.14:15
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