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Sailing to the South Pacific - Part 1 | Episode 162
27 juillet 2022 · 31 min · 51K vues · Pacific Ocean
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
A crew of sailors departs the Socorro Islands for a 2,300-nautical-mile passage across the South Pacific toward Fatahiva in the Marquesas.3:21 The crew maintains a routine of fishing, cooking, and adjusting sail configurations to optimize speed in varying wind conditions. They initially attempt to fly a symmetrical orange spinnaker but find it undersized for the boat, opting instead for a larger asymmetric spinnaker.12:51 As the wind shifts to a dead downwind angle, the crew transitions to a wing-on-wing configuration, hoisting the mainsail and jib on opposite sides to increase speed in jumbly seas.27:06 During the passage, the autopilot malfunctions once, causing an unexpected 360-degree turn during a night watch.19:40 The crew successfully catches multiple Yellowfin tuna, incorporating them into their daily meal planning.17:22 They also adapt to life at sea by preparing creative meals like banana bread French toast and pancakes to maintain morale.15:07
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