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SAILING ACROSS THE PACIFIC Pt 3 / Life On The Open Ocean / Catch & Cook Ep 120
16 July 2023 · 24 min · 21K views · Pacific Ocean
What this video covers
The 38-ft sailboat Atlas transits the Pacific Ocean from the Galapagos toward French Polynesia, covering 1,586 nautical miles in 17 days.16:41 The crew experiences a transition from close-hauled sailing to broad reaching as they enter the trade winds, allowing for consistent speeds between 5 and 8 knots.9:43 During the passage, the crew encounters large whales and observes goose barnacles growing on the boat's paddle.Watch Maintenance tasks include repairing a non-functional bow navigation light.12:58 The crew identifies the failure as a corroded wire connection inside the V-berth, caused by water ingress through the stanchion base.14:37 The repair involves stripping the rusted wire ends, using crimp connectors, and applying heat-shrink tubing.15:16 To prevent future corrosion, the crew notes a need to apply silicone sealant to the stanchion base on deck.15:26 The crew also catches a mahi-mahi, which they prepare as fish cakes for a meal.23:38 The passage continues with the crew maintaining a reefed mainsail and full genoa to balance speed and comfort in varying wind conditions.3:10
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