Sail Vessel Khalifa · video

What this video covers

The crew of the Bramador 34 Califa prepares for the 2025 Refeno regatta, a 300-nautical-mile passage from Recife to Fernando de Noronha.22:55 Preparations include provisioning, rigging inspections, and securing heavy items like water jugs to handle expected heeling.12:17 During the transit, the crew encounters heavy seas and squalls, which the owner describes as the most challenging conditions they have faced.25:20 To manage energy consumption for the radar during the passage, the crew runs the engine at 1,100 RPM to maintain battery levels.26:34 The radar proves critical for navigation, allowing the crew to identify and steer behind a large squall, avoiding 40-knot winds.27:29 Upon arrival in Fernando de Noronha, the crew navigates a crowded anchorage and encounters local spinner dolphins.29:07 The passage highlights the necessity of radar for tracking weather cells in open water and the importance of securing heavy stores for offshore conditions.

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