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Atlantic crossing - WEST to EAST - Part 2 - calm and gentle sailing
29 October 2025 · 16 min · 760 views · Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
The crew of the Bavaria Yachts 36 Nova Vita reports light-wind conditions during an Atlantic crossing from the Caribbean to the Azores.3:35 Between days six and eight of the passage, wind speeds frequently drop into the single digits, often falling below five knots and resulting in boat speeds of approximately three to four knots.7:29 To maintain progress without motoring, the crew keeps full sail configurations and monitors weather forecasts that have consistently under-predicted the duration of these light-air periods. During overnight watches, the crew manages proximity to commercial traffic, including the cargo vessel Navios Allegra, using chart plotter data.12:26 Onboard systems, including an Iridium Go satellite unit and a DIY watermaker powered by a 2,300-watt generator, remain operational.3:12 The watermaker setup utilises a Karcher pressure washer and a pressure vessel to produce approximately 16 to 17 gallons of water per hour.5:56 When conditions become noisy or uncomfortable, the crew utilises the cockpit for sleeping.1:46
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