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YARNS: Conversations With Cruisers Podcast - Sailor James Interviews Anette and Anders of SV Horizon

29 May 2023 · 43 min · 17K views · American Samoa

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Anette and Anders, a Swedish couple cruising on an Outbound 46 named *Horizon*, discuss their experiences since departing in 2018.2:30 They have visited 47 countries and territories, maintaining a flexible itinerary that includes upcoming stops in independent Samoa, Tonga, and New Zealand for the cyclone season.3:27 The couple highlights their electrical setup, which features lithium batteries and two 120-amp alternators on the main engine, allowing them to generate 2.5 kilowatts of power while motoring.19:07 They recount a challenging experience in the Canary Islands' acceleration zone, where they encountered 50-knot winds for three hours while beam reaching, necessitating the use of three or four reefs in the mainsail.13:45 The conversation also covers fishing techniques, including the use of 100-pound test line on hand reels, and the logistical challenges of clearing out of Bora Bora.23:44 They plan to continue their circumnavigation via the Indian Ocean and the Cape of Good Hope, intentionally avoiding the Suez Canal due to security concerns.27:00

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