The Marinervidéo
Sailing a 40ft Trimaran Solo from Antigua to Bermuda
10 juillet 2023 · 12 min · 33K vues · 100 miles north of Antigua
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Chris Stanmore-Major is delivering a Formula 40 trimaran named Spirit solo from Antigua to Boston.0:24 Shortly after departing Falmouth Dock, the autopilot control system failed, forcing manual steering for the remainder of the four-day passage to Bermuda.3:58 The boat lacks guard wires and stanchions, requiring caution while moving on the trampoline.12:13 To maintain course without the autopilot, the boat must be steered manually, which adds significant distance to the route due to the vessel's inability to hold a straight line under current conditions.4:45 The owner employs intermittent fasting, preparing one substantial meal daily to maintain focus and avoid treating food solely as fuel.10:12 He uses 3M Work Connects industrial ear defenders to mitigate fatigue from high-frequency boat noises and maintains hygiene with paper-based kitchen wipes to avoid discharging plastic into the ocean.8:26 Manual steering remains necessary until the autopilot header can be diagnosed and repaired.12:30
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