Pacific Crossing - Part 2: Spinnaker diaries!
23 de junio de 2023 · 31 min · 335 visitas · Pacific Ocean
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A 30-day Pacific crossing from the equator to Hiva Oa, French Polynesia, covers approximately 4,000 nautical miles aboard the vessel Viento Del Mar.29:02 The crew maintains a routine of wing-on-wing sailing in downwind conditions, reefing the mainsail and jib to two-thirds capacity to manage power in boisterous seas.9:38 They deploy a spinnaker with a sock-style snuffer for daytime downwind runs, consistently dousing the sail before nightfall to mitigate risks from sudden squalls.19:03 Navigation relies on PredictWind weather routing, while the crew manages daily challenges including gooseneck barnacle accumulation on the hull, which reduces speed by one to two knots, and squid landing on deck at night.25:06 The passage concludes with an arrival at Atuona Bay on Hiva Oa, where the crew prepares for customs clearance.30:07 Proper sail reefing and the use of a snuffer sock are essential for safely managing a large spinnaker during long-distance offshore passages.
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