Breaking Wavesvideo

Would YOU Jump IN? - The REALITY Of Sailing Long Passages In The Tropics

13 gennaio 2025 · 27 min · 191K visualizzazioni · West of French Polynesia

Cosa tratta questo video

A couple sailing the 45-foot vessel Kiana from French Polynesia to Tonga manages a multi-day passage by actively routing around weather systems. The crew monitors incoming fronts, opting to motor-sail or adjust course to avoid the worst of the wind and swell. During the transit, they maintain a consistent speed of 6 to 7 knots, utilizing wing-on-wing configurations and reefing the mainsail as conditions dictate.11:13 Technical maintenance remains minimal, limited to a pressure pump and bilge switch repair.26:39 The crew employs one-pot meal preparation to manage cooking in rolly sea states and utilizes a safety harness for stability while working on deck.13:01 As they approach Tonga, the vessel encounters 40-knot winds and significant swell, testing the boat's performance.27:28 The passage highlights the necessity of flexible routing and constant weather monitoring when navigating the South Pacific.

Guarda su YouTube

Altro da Breaking Waves

THE FINAL Passage! | Sailing New Caledonia to New Zealandlug 2025Boatlife - From Sea To Fire| INSANE ACTIVE VOLCANO Trek and Our Final Sail from Vanuatuapr 2025OFFGRID In the Jungle: A Primitive Community Experiencemar 2025THE TRUTH UNCOVERED | What Sailing Is ACTUALLY Like In The Remote Corners Of the Pacific Oceanmar 2025

Da Breaking Waves — guarda la barca, l'equipaggio e ogni video analizzato del canale.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Una email con le migliori scoperte della flotta — i momenti, le barche e le storie che meritano il tuo tempo di visione. Inserisci il tuo indirizzo per riceverne una copia.

Segnala un problema