SV Bohemen · video

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The crew of the sailboat Bohemen departs Henan, Sweden, for a passage to the Netherlands, encountering severe weather and equipment failures during the four-to-five-day transit.1:40 Shortly after departure, the wind instrument fails, forcing the crew to sail without wind speed data.1:58 As they approach the North Sea, satellite weather forecasts predict winds of 20–25 knots with gusts reaching 40 knots.9:18 While reefing the jib in preparation for the incoming gale, the forward furling line breaks, causing the line to tangle and puncture the dinghy.10:54 The crew clears the fouled line and completes the reefing process.11:01 Throughout the passage, the crew struggles with seasickness and a significant fly infestation on board.4:38 Navigating toward the German island of Borkum, the crew encounters heavy commercial shipping traffic and uses the engine to cross busy shipping lanes.20:47 The passage concludes with the crew arriving at Borkum after enduring rough seas and physical exhaustion.21:18

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