Jeanne Socrates Sailing the World Solo · video

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Navigating the ITCZ on a solo Pacific passage, the sailor monitors convection patterns via NOAA satellite imagery to plot a route toward a waypoint at 121°W on the equator.7:14 To avoid active storm cells, the boat maintains a southerly heading under motor, despite the preference for sailing, as bearing southwest would lead into heavy weather.7:06 The vessel encounters a large, unlit fishing vessel five miles away that fails to transmit an AIS signal, raising concerns about illegal fishing activity and the risk of entanglement in long-line gear.2:21 The sailor maneuvers to increase distance from the ship while monitoring the situation for two hours.4:22 Conditions include 33-degree temperatures, high humidity, and a confused swell from the southeast and northeast.0:17 The sailor manages battery levels through extended motoring while tracking dissipating convection cells to identify a clear passage.6:18 Fresh produce, including avocados, remains viable after two weeks at sea.9:04

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