Preparing for ABANDON SHIP in the PACIFIC OCEAN - (Part 4)
24 September 2023 · 26 min · 264K views · Pacific Ocean
What this video covers
A Lagoon 450 catamaran crossing the Pacific Ocean from Mexico to French Polynesia encounters the Intertropical Convergence Zone, or doldrums, characterized by light winds and frequent squalls.4:59 The crew manages power consumption by monitoring 1,000 amp-hours of lithium batteries and 3kW of solar capacity, supplementing with a gas generator and engine-driven alternator when overcast conditions limit solar input.9:13 To mitigate collision risks with squalls, the crew uses radar to identify rain-heavy targets and adjusts the vessel's course to maintain separation.21:38 The captain maintains a comprehensive abandon-ship grab bag containing 20 liters of water, a medical kit, flares, and multiple satellite communication devices, including a Garmin inReach, an Iridium Go exec, and an EPIRB.15:53 The crew prioritizes redundancy in safety equipment, including two life rafts and two dinghies, to ensure preparedness for emergencies.17:38 When wind speeds drop to near zero, the crew opts for a deep-sea swim rather than motoring to maintain their goal of a non-motorized passage.25:51
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