I only have 2 LITERS of water left! - Ep. 16
29 August 2024 · 30 min · 5K views
What this video covers
After 82 days at sea during a solo, non-stop circumnavigation, the sailor faces a critical water shortage with only two liters remaining.29:22 The vessel, currently sailing toward Tasmania, Australia, maintains a low average speed of 4.7 knots.20:32 Recent conditions in the Indian Ocean include winds between 8 and 14 knots, with occasional gusts reaching 38 knots during previous weather systems.27:13 The interior of the boat is cluttered due to the constant motion, and the sailor is managing repairs to the wind generator and a torn sail.10:27 Navigation relies on a genoa-only configuration in stronger winds for comfort and stability.13:38 The sailor reports significant weight loss and limited dietary options, further complicated by the inability to desalinate fish due to the water scarcity.21:06 The voyage is approximately at the halfway point, with the next leg through the Pacific Ocean planned after a stop in Tasmania to replenish supplies.19:51
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