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Tamara Klink: first solo crossing

25 novembre 2020 · 20 min · 632 visualizzazioni · North Sea

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Tamara Klink recounts her solo passage from Ålesund, Norway, aboard *Sardinha*, a 26-foot Maxi sailboat.1:44 Purchased in Norway, the vessel required three weeks of intensive refitting, including replacing deck hardware, installing a new AIS antenna and solar panels, and repairing a critical engine cooling valve that was flooding the bilge.10:55 During the voyage, Klink managed structural failures, specifically a detached shroud that required immediate securing in heavy seas, and frequent autopilot malfunctions in high winds.4:32 She emphasizes the necessity of self-reliance, noting that the boat’s small size and heavy displacement provide stability in the North Sea and English Channel, despite the challenges of managing the vessel alone.8:53 Klink addresses the skepticism she encounters in ports regarding her age and gender, countering concerns about safety and vulnerability with her technical preparation and experience.16:44 The transition from a crewed vessel to solo ownership provided the autonomy required to pursue her long-standing goal of independent navigation.

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