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On The Wind #396 - Andrew Bedwell // Crossing the Atlantic in a 1-metre yacht
9 May 2023 · 1h 14m · 3K views · West coast of Norway
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Andrew Bedwell is preparing to sail his 1.19-metre yacht, Big C, across the Atlantic Ocean in an attempt to break the world record for the smallest boat to complete the crossing.7:44 The vessel is 42 centimetres shorter than the previous record-holding boat, and the planned 1,900-nautical-mile voyage is expected to take approximately three months.17:11 Designed as a downwind-only vessel, the boat lacks the capability to sail upwind, meaning the wind will dictate the final landfall location, though Bedwell aims for Falmouth, England.18:26 The craft is constructed as a survival capsule with extreme space limitations, requiring all onboard equipment to serve multiple purposes to minimise weight and volume.26:48 Bedwell notes that the tight interior dimensions made electronics installation significantly more difficult than on standard racing yachts.28:17 The project is documented on social media under the name "Big C Atlantic Challenge."
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