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What Happened on Soneca’s Transatlantic Crossing? | #SAL #132
4 ottobre 2020 · 30 min · 96K visualizzazioni · Saco da Ribeira
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The 33-foot sailboat Soneca completed two transatlantic crossings from Ubatuba, Brazil, to Cape Town, South Africa, with the second voyage focusing on a stop at the remote island of Saint Helena.0:28 The crew managed significant equipment failures, including a broken wind vane and torn sails, while navigating 42-knot winds shortly after departure.2:47 The skipper emphasizes that successful long-distance cruising requires physical preparation, basic knowledge of meteorology, electrical and hydraulic systems, and the ability to improvise when technology fails.2:26 During the second crossing, satellite communication was unreliable for 70 days, forcing the crew to rely on manual navigation and basic sailing skills.16:29 The skipper highlights the importance of selecting a crew with good humor and physical stamina, noting that the primary barrier to such voyages is not technical skill but the time commitment and personal ties to land.5:46 The experience confirms that while modern instruments are useful, a sailor must remain capable of operating the vessel without them.16:57
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