scariest sail yet? I should have turned around [ep 199]
2 aprile 2026 · 18 min · 190K visualizzazioni · Rangiroa
Crew member braces on deck during squall, windblown hair
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A Beneteau Oceanis 510 departs Rangiroa for a 100-mile overnight passage to a new island, carrying a guest on his first offshore sail.4:22 The crew experiences an immediate man-overboard drill when a foil board falls overboard shortly after departure.8:51 The planned upwind transit encounters sustained 25-knot winds and a series of intense squalls featuring 40-knot gusts, thunder, and lightning.15:14 The vessel struggles to maintain an efficient upwind angle, forcing the captain to motor-sail to avoid being pushed toward land.15:10 Due to the high-stress conditions and the guest's lack of experience, the captain hand-steers through the night, opting to keep the sails reefed and maintain a slow, steady speed of four knots to manage the unpredictable weather.16:31 The passage concludes with a daylight arrival at a mooring in a new, unfamiliar pass.13:29 The captain notes that the boat’s recent difficulty pointing into the wind, combined with the early loss of gear, served as an early warning sign to turn back.14:54
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