THE BOAT ALMOST CAPSIZED! Facing winds of up to 45 knots (STORM!) - Ep. 7
27 de junio de 2024 · 29 min · 42K vistas · South Atlantic Ocean
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During a 37-day passage, the vessel encounters sustained winds of 30 to 35 knots with gusts reaching 45 knots in the South Atlantic.16:25 The crew maintains a reefed mainsail and staysail during the storm, eventually dropping all sail to heave-to as waves become mountainous and dangerous.16:51 A near-knockdown occurs, causing significant interior damage, including spilled food and displaced equipment.23:10 The autopilot struggles to maintain course in following seas, requiring constant manual vigilance.6:09 The vessel sustains damage to the doghouse and a sail, which requires future repair.25:36 After the storm subsides, the crew resumes sailing with a reefed mainsail while navigating confused, heavy seas.24:51 The passage includes a close-quarters encounter with a large oil tanker at night, which failed to respond to radio communication.0:11 The crew utilizes a diesel heater to manage cabin temperatures during the cold, high-latitude transit.13:49
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