Velero Reginavídeo
Atlantic Crossing. Day 13. "The Hairy One"
21 de enero de 2025 · 9 min · 2K visitas · Mid-Atlantic Ocean
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On day 13 of an Atlantic crossing from La Palma to Martinique, the crew of the Velero Regina reports steady progress despite a recent backstay failure.Watch The team repaired the rigging by replacing a broken shackle.0:20 The boat maintains speeds between 6 and 7 knots under a triple-reefed mainsail and genoa, while navigating 2-meter swells.1:30 Javi manages the Windpilot Pacific windvane, which uses a vane-driven auxiliary rudder to actuate lines connected to the main wheel.4:03 The system requires the vane's leading edge to align with the apparent wind to maintain a consistent heading.5:19 While the windvane occasionally struggles in gusty conditions—notably during 25-knot winds the previous night—it successfully steers the vessel for extended periods.1:39 The crew runs the engine each morning to charge batteries and estimates approximately one week of sailing remains before reaching their destination.2:24
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