Surfing the waves of the Pacific Ocean - Ep.30
5 de diciembre de 2024 · 30 min · 29K visitas · Pacific Ocean
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A solo sailor navigating the South Pacific toward Cape Horn encounters sustained winds between 40 and 50 knots, forcing the boat to run under a reefed genoa alone.0:09 The mainsail sustained a tear during the heavy weather, requiring manual repairs while the vessel maintains a steady pace in following seas.6:45 Between January 22 and 27, the boat experiences extreme fluctuations in wind speed, ranging from 50-knot gusts to total calm, which creates a chaotic, confused sea state with crossing swells from the northwest and southwest reaching heights of three meters.7:23 The sailor reports 120 days of solo passage at 52 degrees South, relying on an onboard heater to manage temperatures between 8 and 10 degrees Celsius while keeping the boat sealed against boarding waves.27:58 Daily engine runs are necessary to maintain battery levels during the transit.24:44 The region remains hazardous due to unpredictable, steep waves and high-latitude weather patterns.29:59
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