I never thought this would happen in this region of the Pacific Ocean! - Ep.36
23 January 2025 · 19 min · 62K views · Drake Passage
What this video covers
Andre M Homem de Mello, sailing a 35-ft boat solo on a non-stop circumnavigation, encounters a severe storm approximately 180 miles from Cape Horn.Watch During the early morning of February 20, after 144 days at sea, wind gusts reached 40 to 45 knots, forcing the reduction of sail to a staysail only.Watch The vessel faces a chaotic, cross-sea state as winds shifted from northwest to west and then southwest.0:45 The boat’s engine is inoperable due to water ingress in the exhaust, leaving the vessel without battery power, navigation lights, or radar in a region known for icebergs.17:53 The genoa is shredded and remains stuck on the furler.15:17 Despite the conditions, the barometer is rising, signaling a potential improvement in weather.0:44 The sailor reports significant physical fatigue and minor back injury while maintaining a constant watch for rogue waves.4:07 The boat remains structurally sound despite the heavy seas and lack of electrical systems.14:43
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