Sailing Yacht Ula · video

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The crew of Yacht Ula completes a 19-day transatlantic passage to Grenada as part of the Viking Explorer Transatlantic Friendly Rally. During the final stages of the crossing, the crew manages steady 9-to-11-knot winds using a combination of a genoa and a cruising chute, maintaining speeds between 6.5 and 10.8 knots.7:36 A generator failure, attributed to a raw water intake issue, forces the crew to rely on the main engine to charge batteries when levels drop to 35%.6:38 Navigational challenges include monitoring squalls via radar and adjusting sail plans to navigate acceleration zones near the island.9:26 Upon arrival, the vessel docks at Port Louis Marina, where the crew transitions from the routine of watch shifts to shore life.11:05 The passage concludes with a formal welcome event organised by the rally committee.13:03

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