Blue Horizonvidéo
Ep. 143 | We're sailing to the USA!
13 octobre 2024 · 26 min · 110K vues · Bahamas
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
The crew departs Nassau, Bahamas, for a 130-mile overnight passage to Grand Bahama, the final stop before crossing to the United States.0:10 Light winds initially force the crew to strike the mainsail as it slaps against the rigging, causing minor damage to the sail fabric.12:26 After clearing customs in a quiet, abandoned harbor basin on Grand Bahama, the crew prepares for the 80-mile Gulf Stream crossing.7:58 During the transit, the vessel encounters 25-knot winds and significant current, pushing speeds up to 9.5 knots.16:02 Fearing a repeat of a previous mast-related failure, the crew reduces sail area and removes a spinnaker pole to maintain a safer speed of 6 to 7 knots.18:43 The passage involves navigating around cruise ships and monitoring a nearby aircraft carrier.14:40 The crew uses the Rosetta Stone app to practice English in preparation for arrival.4:23 Upon exiting the Gulf Stream, wind speeds drop, leading to a slow final approach in darkness.21:29
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