That's the REALITY of LIFE OFFSHORE. Sometimes IT SUCKS! | Sailing St Helena to BRAZIL!! Ep 454
1 septembre 2026 · 35 min · 31K vues · South Atlantic Ocean
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe completes a 14-day, 4,000-mile passage from Saint Helena to Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, navigating through challenging Atlantic sea states and the Intertropical Convergence Zone. During the transit, the crew encounters 25-to-30-knot winds and confused, short, steep waves that cause severe rolling, forcing the boat to slow down to maintain comfort for a pregnant passenger.0:45 As the vessel approaches the equator, the crew monitors high Cape Index readings and frequent squalls, necessitating careful course adjustments to avoid lightning.10:32 The boat relies on its Yanmar 4JH110 engine during periods of light wind and doldrums.27:19 Upon arrival at Fernando de Noronha, the crew prepares for a rolly anchorage caused by a two-meter northerly swell.32:55 The passage highlights the necessity of balancing sail configuration, speed, and crew comfort in unpredictable offshore conditions.
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