Passing Cape Horn. A dream come true.
21 August 2025 · 15 min · 7K views · Cape Horn
What this video covers
A solo sailor completes a non-stop circumnavigation milestone by rounding Cape Horn on February 21, 2002, after 145 days at sea.▶ 12:44 During the approach, the sailor manages severe equipment failures, including a shredded genoa that remains partially stuck in the furler despite four attempts to clear it from the mast.▶ 8:01 The vessel, named Deja Vu, encounters 40-to-45-knot gusts and 3-to-5-meter cross-seas, requiring the crew to drop the mainsail and rely on a storm jib.▶ 3:10 The sailor sustains a hand injury while working aloft and reports a non-functional wind generator, no engine, and limited communication capabilities.▶ 0:00 Safety protocols include keeping an EPIRB, survival bag, and medical kit accessible during the passage.▶ 5:00 Despite the challenging conditions and unstable weather patterns, the boat maintains structural integrity throughout the transit. The sailor marks the successful rounding by tossing two coins into the water near the cape.▶ 13:53
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