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ROUGH Atlantic Ocean Crossing to the Caribbean on our Leopard 45 Catamaran. E75
11 de marzo de 2023 · 32 min · 113K visitas · Hampton, Virginia
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A Leopard 45 catamaran, Wind Therapy, completes a 12-day passage from Hampton, Virginia, to the British Virgin Islands.5:29 The crew initially attempts a direct route but diverts to Morehead City, North Carolina, after encountering 25- to 35-knot winds and 6- to 8-foot seas that exceed weather forecasts.6:08 After a two-day wait, the crew resumes the passage, experiencing seasickness, boredom, and a leaking forward starboard cabin hatch that ruins laundry.24:40 The vessel maintains a consistent course despite encountering three tankers on collision paths.20:53 Starlink provides reliable connectivity throughout the transit.18:54 The crew manages jib backwinding with a preventer and relies on the boat’s structural integrity during heavy weather.6:42 The passage concludes with a landfall at Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke.26:57 The crew confirms that the first three days of an ocean crossing are typically the most difficult for seasickness and physical adjustment.12:55
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