The ROARING Forties! | SMLS S6 Africa
24 dicembre 2017 · 24 min · 28K visualizzazioni · Cape Town
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The crew of Miss Lone Star travels to Cape Town, South Africa, to gain experience in high-latitude sailing conditions at the Ocean Star Sailing Academy.3:59 The region presents significant navigational hazards, including 12-to-15-meter swells generated by the Roaring Forties and powerful coastal currents reaching seven to eight knots.18:02 Sailors frequently underestimate these currents, which can push vessels toward the coastline and lead to groundings near Cape Point.18:12 Effective navigation in these waters requires constant dead reckoning to confirm actual progress against the current, as visual references like mountains can remain stationary despite high boat speed.18:14 The crew practices on a local vessel named Moonshine, which features specialized rigging and an extra stay designed for the area's dynamic sea states.20:39 Unlike the consistent trade winds of the Caribbean, South African waters experience 180-degree wind shifts as low-pressure systems move through.17:05 Training in these conditions serves as preparation for future circumnavigation and passage-making around Cape Horn.21:42
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