Sam Holmes Sailing · vidéo

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A solo sailor departs Pasito Blanco, Grand Canary, for an 800-nautical-mile passage to Dakar, Senegal.Watch During the transit, the boat encounters 8-foot seas and variable winds, necessitating frequent adjustments between the autopilot, a wind vane, and manual steering.46:40 The spinnaker sustains significant damage, blowing out five panels after a jibe and a failed cleat, while a backstay wrap around the spreader forces an emergency repair using a knife taped to a boat hook.31:03 The sailor manages Starlink connectivity for limited daily use and maintains a diet of chicken, burgers, and fresh-caught flying fish.11:29 Despite equipment failures and challenging conditions, the vessel maintains an average speed of 6 to 7 knots.6:51 The passage concludes with a successful landfall near Dakar after six days at sea.54:54 Proper sail management and immediate attention to rigging issues are essential for preventing cascading damage during long-distance downwind sailing.

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