Sailing the Mediterranean in Winter. Horrible weather, big swell, Puking! Delivering Hallberg Rassy.
18 de abril de 2021 · 9 min · 7K visitas · Mediterranean Sea
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Stefan Heiberg delivers a Hallberg Rassy on a 200-nautical-mile passage from an unnamed port to the east side of Menorca.7:45 The crew encounters heavy swell and cold temperatures near freezing, requiring conservative sail plans to maintain stability.4:04 During the day-and-a-half transit, the boat maintains speeds between 5.7 and 7 knots using a 110% headsail and a double-reefed mainsail.6:33 The crew navigates around fishing buoys and debris while managing the boat’s motion in 14 knots of wind hitting the starboard bow at 60 degrees.3:30 Heiberg reports severe seasickness throughout the trip, which he attributes to a specific error in his routine.6:05 The passage concludes with an arrival in Menorca, followed by plans for a subsequent 100-mile leg to Barcelona.7:45 The delivery highlights the challenges of winter Mediterranean sailing, including the physical discomfort of cold-weather gear and the necessity of cautious sail management in unpredictable gusty conditions.
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