XTRIP SAILINGvidéo
100 days of sailing on the Baltic Sea - Poland Bornholm Sweden @XTripSailing Single-handed sailing
15 septembre 2016 · 52 min · 40K vues · Kalmar Strait
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
A solo sailor navigating the Swedish archipelago from Kalmar to the Stockholm region experiences varied conditions, including 25-knot gusts, heavy rain, and light-wind sailing.8:31 The transit involves navigating narrow channels and open coastal stretches, often relying on an autopilot for maneuvers like tacking.11:19 During the passage, the sailor encounters a torn genoa near Sandhamn, which necessitates switching to a smaller, heavy-weather headsail.33:52 Technical issues include a corroded anchor windlass that sparks and allows water ingress into the anchor locker, as well as an unreliable anchor hold in muddy, grassy seabeds.15:29 The sailor utilizes paper charts and harbor guides to navigate the complex, rock-strewn waters of the skerries.5:28 Frequent weather fronts bring daily afternoon thunderstorms, while the outer islands offer calmer, sunnier conditions.26:34 The journey includes stops at anchorages such as Rønø and Bergscher, where the sailor manages boat maintenance, provisions, and dog care.41:03 Proper gear, including weather-resistant clothing and updated navigation resources, proves essential for managing the unpredictable weather and tight, traffic-heavy passages of the Swedish coast.9:48
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