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Nine Days Alone- The Final Push to Australia WHSE 142
29 aprile 2024 · 29 min · 156K visualizzazioni · Solomon Islands
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A solo sailor completes a nine-day passage from the Solomon Islands to Townsville, Australia, navigating 30-knot winds and 10-foot seas in a 30-foot sailboat.Watch Throughout the transit, the sailor maintains a close-hauled point of sail, frequently adjusting the main sail reefing and switching between a working jib and a storm jib to balance the vessel.2:32 A wrist injury occurs while reefing the main in heavy weather when a wave strikes the cockpit, forcing the sailor to rely on one-handed tasks and simplified meal preparation.12:26 To manage fatigue and ensure safety while navigating through shoals, the sailor sets 40-minute alarms for constant course monitoring.7:08 Upon arrival at Breakwater Marina in Townsville, the sailor prepares for a rigorous customs and immigration inspection by systematically clearing out cabin storage areas to expedite the process and minimize hourly inspection fees.24:38 The passage confirms that balancing sail area through frequent reefing and headsail changes is essential for maintaining control in heavy, close-hauled conditions.
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