Velero Reginavideo
Atlantic Crossing. Day 17
25 January 2025 · 5 min · 1K views · Atlantic Ocean (Transatlantic crossing)
What this video covers
On day 17 of a transatlantic passage from La Palma to Martinique, the crew faces frequent squalls that complicate navigation.Watch Between 10 and 15 squalls have passed over the boat in the last two days, causing wind speeds to drop before rising sharply and shifting direction.1:27 These weather systems force the boat to steer north as the wind rotates to the east.4:43 To manage the increased wind intensity at night, the crew strikes the genoa and sets the staysail, allowing the autopilot to maintain control and providing the crew time to rest.3:50 Fishing remains impossible due to heavy sargassum weed fouling the lines immediately upon deployment.0:34 The vessel maintains a speed between 7 and 8 knots, with 733 nautical miles remaining in the crossing.3:35 The crew anticipates reaching the destination in four to five days if conditions remain favorable.5:27
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