EP#142 Storm Story Recorded at Sea
23 December 2022 · 54 min · 3K views · North Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
Jerome Rand, sailing his boat Mighty Sparrow in the North Atlantic, experienced a knockdown while crossing the Gulf Stream during a series of four gales.3:44 After encountering wind-against-current conditions that created large, breaking waves, the vessel suffered a violent roll that threw gear, food, and a refrigerator hatch across the cabin.16:13 A heavy external structure referred to as "Mongo"—comprising metal piping and solar panels—was torn loose and dragged alongside the hull near the rudder.18:22 Rand cut the structure free using a knife to prevent damage to the boat.19:51 Following the incident, he jibed to a safer heading, cleaned the interior, and assessed the vessel for structural damage.24:19 He plans to reach Bermuda or the Caribbean to replace a damaged GPS antenna for his AIS and install new solar panels.50:41 He intends to inspect the bulkheads for stress before continuing his voyage.51:26
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