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260nm Mona Passage Sail (Cruise Ship NEARLY Hit Us!) [Puerto Rico to Luperon DR]
7 de mayo de 2024 · 47 min · 6K visitas · Mona Passage
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A 260-nautical-mile passage from Puerto Rico to Luperon, Dominican Republic, involves crossing the Mona Passage, a stretch of water known for unpredictable wind shifts and significant wave action.0:23 During a night watch, the 38-ft sailboat Adventure Born encounters a cruise ship, identified as the Carnival Magic, which alters course toward the vessel in the open ocean.29:14 The sailboat maintains its heading to avoid a collision, passing within approximately 200 feet of the liner.34:59 Throughout the transit, the crew manages variable wind conditions, including periods of calm requiring engine use and sudden 180-degree wind shifts.25:48 Technical issues include a chain override on the anchor windlass, which the crew clears using a hammer.23:25 The crew utilizes a two-person watch system with one-hour intervals to manage fatigue during the double-overnight sail.33:37 The passage concludes with a downwind run under jib only, characterized by heavy rolling.36:31 Maintaining a consistent watch and clear communication with large vessels is essential for safety during night passages in high-traffic shipping lanes.
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