Passing Cape Horn. A dream come true.
21 August 2025 · 15 min · 8K views · Cape Horn
What this video covers
A solo sailor completes a non-stop circumnavigation milestone by rounding Cape Horn on 21 February 2002, after 145 days at sea.9:55 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-metre 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.0:46 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.7:12 The sailor marks the successful rounding by tossing two coins into the water near the cape.13:53
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