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SAILOR'S EMOTIONAL RETURN after 7 years at sea | Sailing Florence Ep.171
22 dicembre 2023 · 23 min · 123K visualizzazioni
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After seven years of circumnavigation, the crew of the sailboat Florence returns to the United Kingdom, anchoring in Coverack Bay, Cornwall, at the same location where they departed in 2016.7:37 Navigating the English Channel requires careful tidal planning, particularly when rounding headlands like Portland Bill, where the crew chooses to pass well offshore to avoid the tidal race.20:32 To manage a forecast of 30-knot gusts and easterly winds while on a deadline to reach Portsmouth, the crew adopts a conservative sail plan, reefing the main and genoa early to maintain a comfortable motion.19:59 They utilize coastal internet access for weather forecasting, allowing them to cancel their satellite phone subscription.19:04 During the transit, they stop at Chapman's Pool to wait for favorable tidal conditions before entering the Solent.20:32 The return journey highlights the evolution of their seamanship, as they now prioritize boat comfort and reefing over raw speed compared to their departure seven years prior.19:50
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