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Crossing the DATE Line and the EQUATOR! Epic Sailing Journey In The Remote Pacific! [Ep. 173]

15 de diciembre de 2024 · 18 min · 21K visitas · Central Pacific Ocean

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A J46 sailing vessel, Sweet Ruca, navigates an 1,800-mile passage from American Samoa to the Marshall Islands, crossing both the International Date Line and the equator.0:38 During the transit, the crew discovers a tear in their primary sail and replaces it with a number three jib.1:13 As winds drop to 1–3 knots, the crew drops the mainsail to prevent chafe and drifts for 18 hours.7:16 They later deploy a G3 spinnaker to maintain progress in light air, managing boat speeds of 0.9 to 1.2 knots while experiencing frequent wind oscillations.13:08 To maintain a steady course in shifting conditions, the crew switches the autopilot from wind mode to compass mode.17:26 An oceanic white-tipped shark is sighted near the rudder during a calm period.8:39 The vessel eventually crosses the equator into the northern hemisphere and shifts from western to eastern longitude.17:54

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