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Heading NORTH SAILBOAT DELIVERY from MADEIRA to IRELAND (PART 1)
20 November 2023 · 20 min · 3K views · North Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
Jorman and Yendy, along with a professional skipper named Frets, deliver the 1200-nautical-mile passage of the sailboat Waxwing from Madeira to Ireland.6:17 The crew undertakes the delivery to assist the boat's owner, Peter Lowlett, who suspended his solo circumnavigation attempt due to health issues.2:32 The voyage spans approximately 10 to 11 days, requiring three-hour night watches and four-hour day watches to manage the vessel and monitor heavy commercial traffic.7:31 During the transit, the crew utilizes an AIS system to navigate shipping lanes off the northern coast of Spain, where they encounter high concentrations of cargo vessels.11:14 The team makes a planned stop in northern Spain, specifically near Muxía or A Coruña, to refuel, replenish water and food supplies, and wait for favorable wind conditions after experiencing extended periods of calm.14:15 The crew maintains a routine of expedition-style meals and equipment checks, including troubleshooting an autopilot system linked to the winch controls.9:01
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