Sailing La Vagabondevideo
BOAT LIFE: How we shower
3 October 2022 · 17 min · 1.2M views · Gulf Stream, off the coast of North Carolina
What this video covers
The crew of La Vagabonde, a 50-foot catamaran, completes a passage from the Atlantic towards Annapolis, Maryland, by rounding Cape Hatteras.0:58 During the transit, the crew maintains speeds of 12 knots whilst running downwind with a Code D sail and one reef in the main, navigating through the Gulf Stream.7:03 The crew notes that the Gulf Stream current, when aligned with the wind, significantly flattens the sea state, allowing for faster downwind sailing without the main sail blanketing the head sail.5:15 The passage involves multiple gybes and careful monitoring of squalls and lightning.7:57 After clearing the Hatteras area, the crew moves closer to the coast to utilise wind blowing off the land, which minimises wave formation and provides a more comfortable final leg.11:14 The crew manages water consumption by using a water maker, allowing for occasional freshwater showers, though they also utilise rainwater collection during squalls.3:24 The trip concludes with the crew preparing and eating flying fish that landed on deck during the passage.13:09
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