Solo To America In A GALE | Fast Sailing Across Juan de Fuca Strait and the San Juans - Ep. 42
17 juin 2023 · 11 min · 859 vues · Victoria
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Trevor sails the Sea Dream of Clyde solo from Victoria Harbour to Bellingham, a 50-mile passage across the Juan de Fuca Strait and through the San Juan Islands in early April. The vessel maintains speeds of 6 to 8 knots under a Hydrovane self-steering system, despite encountering steep 3-to-5-foot seas and gusty winds reaching 25 to 30 knots.4:40 The passage requires multiple reefing adjustments to the mainsail as wind conditions intensify near the narrow channels approaching Anacortes and Bellingham Bay.6:16 Upon reaching the final approach, the vessel encounters shallow, choppy water near the harbor entrance, necessitating a controlled sail takedown before docking at a reciprocal yacht slip in Bellingham.9:19 The Hydrovane effectively manages the helm during the high-wind segments, allowing the skipper to focus on sail trim and navigation through the busy ferry lanes and restricted channels.2:52 Preemptive reefing proves essential for maintaining control during the final, gusty approach into the harbor.
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