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Our BIGGEST CHALLENGE Yet After 13 Years At Sea (Pacific Crossing 8 of 8) S.V. Delos Ep. 423
4 August 2023 · 25 min · 251K views · Pacific Ocean
What this video covers
The crew of the 53-foot Amel Super Maramu SV Delos completes a 3,000-nautical-mile Pacific crossing from Mexico to the Marquesas, a 19-day passage involving a three-and-a-half-year-old child.0:54 Managing the toddler’s energy and seasickness during the first three days of rough conditions proved the primary challenge, though the child adapted well to the motion of the boat.10:00 The crew maintains food supplies by ensuring airflow for produce and flipping eggs to prevent the yolks from sticking to the shells.19:13 During the final days of the passage, the crew encounters another Amel sailboat, hull number 369, in the middle of the ocean.16:27 The crew manages fatigue through watch rotations and morale-boosting pranks, ultimately anchoring in Fatou Hiva.23:42 Maintaining a consistent routine for the child, including a dedicated sleeping area and supervised play, helps mitigate the difficulties of living on a moving vessel.15:08 Proper food storage and consistent watch-keeping are essential for long-term ocean passages with a toddler.
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