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The Beginning (Of The END….) Part 1 of 3 ⛵ Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 525
26 September 2025 · 23 min · 311K views · Fiji
What this video covers
The crew of SV Delos prepares for a 1,500-nautical-mile passage from Fiji to Australia, marking the final long-distance voyage for the vessel.Watch The team uses PredictWind to analyse GFS, ECMWF, PWG, and PWE weather models to determine their route, weighing the benefits of a potential stop in New Caledonia against the risks of encountering strong headwinds near the Australian coast.7:38 After departing Fiji, the boat experiences a sporty start with 20–25 knot winds on the beam, resulting in speeds exceeding 9 knots.15:42 The crew maintains an average speed of 7.7 knots during the first 170 miles before conditions stabilise into calmer reaching.18:24 The passage serves as the final leg of a circumnavigation for crew member Kaz.11:01 Despite initial favourable conditions, the crew anticipates challenging weather and potential headwind beats as they approach the end of the trip.8:59
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