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FANTASTIC SAILING - Tobermory to Gigha
20 October 2024 · 32 min · 695 views · Scotland
What this video covers
The crew of *Nova Vita* sailed from Tobermory to Gigha, Scotland, on a 12-hour, 12.5-hour passage through the Sound of Mull and the Sound of Jura.28:21 Throughout the day, they experienced wind speeds ranging from 8 to 30 knots, utilizing a reefed main and headsail while goose-winging to maintain an average speed of 7.5 knots through the water.5:24 The crew navigated tidal currents reaching 4 knots, which provided a significant boost to their speed over ground.14:18 During the final approach to Gigha, the headsail furler jammed, forcing the crew to sail under a partially furled headsail to avoid further mechanical failure.26:34 Upon arrival at Ardminish Bay, they secured a mooring ball by manually threading their own lines through the buoy’s pickup line.30:43 The next morning, they cleared a metal obstruction from the furler drum to restore functionality.30:13 The crew also utilized the Navionics app for passage planning and monitored their position relative to waypoints throughout the transit.19:46
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