Catamaran Mistertong video
#110 Is our catamaran strong enough???
24 maggio 2025 · 29 min · 6K visualizzazioni · Terre-de-Haut, Les Saintes
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A catamaran crew transits from Terre-de-Haut in Les Saintes to Portsmouth, Dominica, facing 20- to 25-knot winds and 2.5-meter seas in the channel.8:03 To manage the heavy conditions, the crew reefs the mainsail three times and partially rolls the genoa.8:13 Despite these precautions, the boat takes significant water over the deck, soaking the interior and damaging onboard plants and electronics.9:41 The passage lasts approximately four hours, with the crew noting that the sea state, rather than wind speed alone, creates the most challenging conditions.12:25 Upon arrival in Dominica, the crew meets the boat *Lady Marcel* for snorkeling on the drop-offs, where they catch lionfish.21:30 The owners report recurring technical failures with their GoPro, including corrupted SD cards and missing audio, which complicates their ability to document the trip.22:43 The vessel eventually reaches Sainte-Anne, Martinique, where the crew plans to pause their travels and produce a long-delayed summary of their experiences.24:53 Reefing early and maintaining a conservative sail plan proves essential for stability when crossing channels in high-wind, short-period sea states.
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