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STORMS AT SEA / 22 Days SAILING ACROSS the PACIFIC to FIJI [Episode 56]
29 de junio de 2024 · 43 min · 1.3M visitas · Fiji
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During a 22-day Pacific Ocean passage from Bora Bora to Fiji, a cruising couple aboard the sailboat Bohemia encounters intense squalls and shifting weather patterns that force frequent sail adjustments. The crew manages wind speeds reaching 35 knots by reefing the mainsail and furling the genoa, often sailing under headsail alone or heaving to when conditions become severe.2:55 They utilize the PredictWind Offshore app on an iPad to monitor GRIB files and weather models, receiving data via an Iridium GO satellite terminal.4:29 Throughout the transit, the crew navigates light winds, variable directions, and confused seas, occasionally relying on the engine to maintain progress or charge batteries when solar input is insufficient.15:06 The voyage includes challenges with potable water quality from the tanks, necessitating the use of stored mineral water.20:02 After covering approximately 5,000 miles from Panama, the vessel arrives at Savusavu, Fiji, on the 20th day of the passage to complete customs and entry procedures.40:57 Strategic sail reduction and real-time weather monitoring remain essential for maintaining vessel integrity during unpredictable offshore squalls.
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