Blue Horizonvideo
Sailing a new boat for the first time
24 de marzo de 2025 · 27 min · 216K vistas · Sardinia
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The crew of the *Blue Horizon* prepares for their first voyage on a new vessel, departing from Sardinia to reach Carloforte.3:24 Before departure, the team installs a new 20-horsepower, four-stroke Yamaha outboard motor on their dinghy, noting the benefits of electronic fuel injection over traditional carburetors for reliability.5:41 They also utilize an EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus power station with a 220-watt solar panel to manage electrical needs during the transition.8:46 The departure is timed to capitalize on a narrow weather window, as subsequent days forecast unfavorable headwinds.16:44 Upon clearing the harbor, the crew experiences 12 knots of wind on a beam reach, achieving speeds of 7 to 8 knots while carrying 700 to 800 liters of water.23:08 The transit covers approximately 30 nautical miles.9:41 The crew manages the vessel's systems through trial and error, including rigging the mainsail and genoa, while addressing initial seasickness by focusing on the horizon.22:47
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