Gone with the Wynnsvideo
600 Miles Across the Most Feared Ocean on Earth
24 maggio 2026 · 38 min · 361K visualizzazioni · Drake Passage
Sailboat heeling sharply, waves crashing over deck in storm
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A 60-foot monohull expedition yacht, *Icebird*, crosses the Drake Passage from Antarctica to Ushuaia, Argentina, navigating through wind conditions ranging from calm to 30-knot gusts.0:51 The crew maintains a watch schedule of three hours on and six hours off, utilizing lee cloths for stability in the cabin during heavy rolling.12:40 During the transit, the vessel encounters a main sheet snag during a maneuver, which the captain and crew resolve while under sail.21:20 The yacht features an aero rig, a rotating mast and boom system without standing rigging, requiring specific procedures for reefing and jibing.18:25 The passage concludes with an arrival in the Beagle Channel and a walk into Ushuaia for immigration clearance.27:22 The crew emphasizes that polar sailing often necessitates significant engine use due to unpredictable winds and the need for maneuverability near ice.17:34 The experience highlights the necessity of crew cohesion and sleep management during high-latitude passages.12:47
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