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Worst Sail on our Circumnavigation
6 November 2022 · 19 min · 108K views
What this video covers
During a five-day passage from the Seychelles to Mayotte, the 25,000-nautical-mile circumnavigation aboard the Nahoa encounters heavy weather and 3 to 4-metre seas.0:56 The crew maintains a three-reef main and 30% genoa configuration to manage boat speed in following seas, occasionally reaching 12.5 knots during gusts.5:58 Ben uses an Iridium Go satellite connection and the Protect Wind program to monitor weather and a 2.5-knot favourable current.3:24 The rough conditions cause three leaks in the cabin and significant salt buildup on the exterior.14:22 Upon approaching Mayotte, the crew avoids the nearby Comoros Islands due to reports of local authorities detaining cruisers and imposing heavy fines.17:26 The passage concludes with a slow motor into port at first light to navigate the reef-lined entrance safely.15:23 The crew confirms that while the passage was physically demanding and uncomfortable, the vessel and family successfully managed the heavy conditions.15:45
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