#27 We've Reached the Trade Winds! - The Vertical Hour
27 maggio 2026 · 37 min · 1K visualizzazioni · Océano Pacífico
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The crew of the 24-meter sailboat currently navigating the Pacific Ocean reports reaching the trade winds after departing Valdivia, Chile.0:25 The vessel is sailing downwind in a wing-on-wing configuration with the genoa and mainsail, maintaining an average speed of 5.5 knots in steady 15-knot winds.0:11 Recent technical challenges include a broken pulley on the spinnaker sock, which snagged on the radar detector during a recent dousing, and a persistent electrical fault in the cockpit control panel that prevents engine ignition from the stern.2:09 The crew is troubleshooting the vessel’s aging electrical system, which features multiple legacy installations.19:07 Interior temperatures have reached 31°C, forcing the crew to manage food storage carefully as they prepare for a two-month transit without resupply.3:31 The team is currently planning a future webinar on hurricane strategy and meteorology to share their experiences from this vertical circumnavigation.14:29
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