Rustler 42 - A Yacht Delivery from Madeira to the UK
7 November 2019 · 7 min · 20K views · Falmouth
What this video covers
A Rustler 42 sails from Madeira to Falmouth, United Kingdom, via the Azores to avoid strong northerly winds forecast along the Portuguese coast.1:05 The crew initially experiences exceptional sailing conditions heading northwest before entering the Azores high, where light winds force a transition to motoring.1:11 After a mid-passage stop to restock fuel, water, and galley supplies, the vessel departs for the final 1,300-nautical-mile leg across the Atlantic.4:18 During the transit, the boat maintains stability in winds reaching 4.6 knots, allowing for meal preparation in the galley.4:54 The crew completes the journey in nine days, arriving at the destination for a final cleaning and handover.6:26 The vessel remains in seaworthy condition throughout the passage and is listed for sale upon arrival in Falmouth.6:55 Routing through the Azores provides a viable alternative to battling headwinds along the Portuguese coast during a delivery.
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