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BROTHERS SAILING ACROSS THE PACIFIC OCEAN Pt 1 / 4000 Mile Adventure Ep 118
2 juillet 2023 · 25 min · 42K vues · Panama City
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A crew departs Panama City for a 4,000-mile Pacific crossing to the Marquesas Islands, opting to head directly south to catch trade winds rather than the standard route via the Galapagos.3:50 The transit begins with light winds and high humidity, causing significant dampness and mold growth in the interior.10:45 The crew encounters heavy floating debris, including large tree trunks washed out from the coast by seasonal storms, and rigs a fender-based bump device on the bow to protect the hull.17:19 During the first few days, the boat experiences variable winds, thunderstorms, and erratic gusts ranging from 10 to 20 knots, forcing the crew to reef the genoa and sail off-course to avoid squalls.23:23 The vessel sustains a potential impact to the skeg from a submerged log, complicating navigation.24:36 The crew manages sail configurations, including spinnaker use in light air, while maintaining a strict food-storage plan to prioritize refrigerated meat before fishing.19:00
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