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Sailing solo across the South Atlantic - S4 E1 Cape Town to St. Helena

14 septembre 2025 · 23 min · 1K vues · South Atlantic Ocean

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A solo sailor departs Cape Town, South Africa, on February 23 for a 1,700-mile passage to St. Helena.2:33 The transit begins with a southeasterly wind and rough seas, during which the vessel strikes an unidentified object, causing the wind vane rudder to flip up as designed.3:55 The sailor manages the passage using a PredictWind ECMWF forecast to navigate shipping lanes and trade winds, eventually transitioning to wing-on-wing sailing.8:19 Upon arrival at Jamestown, St. Helena, the sailor anchors in deep water and utilizes a local ferry service to reach the wharf, noting that dinghy access is difficult.19:27 Shore-side activities include visiting the St. Helena museum, hiking the 699 steps of Jacob’s Ladder, and renting a car to visit the Millennium Forest and Longwood House.18:12 The sailor departs St. Helena for Fernando de Noronha after a brief stay.23:00 Consistent trade winds and proper sail management are essential for maintaining progress on this long-distance offshore leg.

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