EP#386 Going for it!
16 novembre 2025 · 34 min · 166 vues · Gulf Stream
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Jerome Rand, sailing the Westsail 32 *Into Oblivion*, manages a Gulf Stream crossing while navigating a developing weather system. After initially heaving to to wait for favorable winds, Rand decides to abandon his holding pattern and proceed south to avoid 30-knot winds forecast for his current position. He monitors weather updates via Iridium Go and Starlink, noting that Starlink connectivity remains unreliable in heavy, rolly seas. To prepare for potential high winds, he keeps a storm jib ready on deck and maintains a triple-reefed main. He describes the mental challenge of balancing caution against the desire to make progress, specifically referencing a difficult 2022 voyage in the same region. By choosing a broad reach, he aims to cross the Gulf Stream with the current rather than opposing it. The decision to resume sailing reflects a shift from a conservative holding strategy to active passage-making as he seeks to reach warmer waters.
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