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HEAVY WEATHER Sailing! Slammed by 15 Foot Waves 🌊 Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 517
1 August 2025 · 26 min · 489K views · South Pacific Ocean
What this video covers
The crew of SV Delos sails from French Polynesia toward the island nation of Niue, covering approximately 900 miles in heavy weather. During the passage, the crew encounters sustained 30-knot winds and 15-foot swells.20:33 To manage the conditions, the crew reefs the main, jib, and mizzen sails, maintaining an average speed of 8.1 knots while surfing downwind.4:33 The vessel stops briefly at Beverage Reef, a remote, submerged coral ring, to anchor and explore.11:37 Entering the reef requires navigating a narrow pass against a strong current, where the boat’s speed over ground drops to 0.7 knots.13:50 The crew notes that high tide at Beverage Reef allows significant swell to wash over the reef, creating a rolly anchorage.18:52 After a short stay, they depart for the final leg to Niue, facing continued 30-knot winds and heavy following seas.19:37 The crew relies on pre-prepared meals to manage cooking in the galley during the rough, rolling conditions.22:03
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