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Sir Driftalot -Losing My Engine and Drifting at Sea for Two Days WHS E77
15 November 2021 · 23 min · 58K views · Tahiti
What this video covers
A single-handed sailor aboard the 27-ft sailboat Migrant 27 drifts for two days off the coast of Tahiti after the engine fails 40 miles from the destination.Watch Despite calculating sufficient fuel for the final leg, the engine stops unexpectedly, leaving the vessel becalmed in light winds.10:03 The sailor relies on offshore nighttime breezes and local currents to cover the remaining distance toward Moorea.10:32 After drifting to within 2.8 miles of the entrance to Cook's Bay, the sailor coordinates with parents via radio, who arrive in a dinghy to provide a tow into the anchorage.15:55 The vessel successfully rafts up alongside the boat Grace.17:01 The sailor also details the camera gear used for production, including a GoPro Hero 6 with a foam wind-muffling "nest," a Sony Alpha 6000, a DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone, and a DJI Pocket gimbal.18:42 Editing is performed on iMovie, with completed files uploaded to Dropbox to accommodate unstable internet connections.21:10 Relying on current and wind for propulsion during engine failure requires patience and constant monitoring of drift progress.
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