PAT | FRANKIE · video

What this video covers

A crew of four crosses the Atlantic Ocean from Capo Verde to Barbados, navigating 2,000 nautical miles over 12.5 days.31:34 During the passage, the crew experiences two spinnaker pole failures; the first breaks off the mast, and the second swings loose, tearing the jib.6:55 The crew repairs the sail using adhesive fiber tape, which remains waterproof for the remainder of the trip.7:50 To manage the vessel without the poles, they sail downwind without the jib or with a reefed configuration.19:49 The crew maintains a three-hour rotating watch system, monitors weather via a Garmin inReach, and manages limited water supplies by using baby wipes and dry shampoo.21:50 They supplement their pre-cooked meal plan with fresh fish caught en route, including mahi-mahi.12:59 Upon approaching Barbados, the crew completes the passage by hoisting the yellow Q flag for customs clearance.31:05 Consistent maintenance of rigging, including the preventer and traveler lines, and proactive sail repairs are essential for managing gear failure during long-distance downwind passages.19:08

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