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Ep. 150 | We're sailing to New York! The very last offshore leg
1 de diciembre de 2024 · 32 min · 139K visitas · USA
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A crew departs the Delaware River for a 130-mile offshore passage to New York City, marking the final long-distance voyage on their current sailboat.6:22 Navigating the Atlantic coast requires careful coordination with tidal currents to avoid adverse flow, particularly when entering the Hudson River. The crew monitors weather forecasts closely to avoid an approaching tropical storm or hurricane, which is expected to reach the region within five days.6:52 During the transit, they encounter dense fog, relying on AIS for collision avoidance near commercial shipping traffic.12:29 The passage involves a butterfly rig configuration in 15 knots of wind to maintain a steady downwind course.14:56 The crew maintains a four-hour watch rotation throughout the night.15:24 Upon reaching the approach to the Hudson River, they encounter significant head currents and light wind, necessitating engine use to reach a temporary anchorage near a sandbank.25:22 They plan to wait for favorable tidal conditions before proceeding to the Statue of Liberty.25:40
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