Sailing Jibsea · video

What this video covers

During an Atlantic crossing from the Canary Islands toward Cape Verde, the crew of Jibsea experiences a masthead shackle failure that forces a repair in 8-to-10-knot winds and 8-foot swells.0:20 The crew replaces the broken shackle and installs a larger block to maintain spinnaker use.0:33 Light winds and calm seas necessitate 12 hours of motoring to maintain progress, followed by a period of sailing with winds on the nose.4:03 The crew also discovers significant rips and gashes in the spinnaker near the head, which they temporarily patch with sail tape.8:13 While managing these repairs, the crew maintains the boat's electrical systems by running the generator to charge batteries and camera equipment.4:36 They supplement their passage diet by catching mahi-mahi and attempting to bake sourdough bread.10:10 The vessel maintains a slow pace, averaging between 3.7 and 5.3 knots, while the crew monitors the remaining distance to Cape Verde.3:48

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