SEILmagasinet · video

Hva denne videoen dekker

Øyvind Bordahl participated in the 2023 Fastnet Race aboard a First 36, a 4.8-ton performance cruiser designed by Seascape and Beneteau.4:16 The crew faced severe conditions during the first 12 to 14 hours, including wind gusts reaching 50 knots and heavy tidal currents in The Solent.1:32 Despite the boat's carbon rig and performance capabilities, the crew lacked optimal sail inventory, specifically missing a J4 jib and appropriate reaching sails for heavy weather.5:17 Bordahl reported significant physical challenges, primarily struggling to stay warm due to inadequate foul-weather gear during prolonged exposure to cold, wet conditions.6:54 The crew maintained a continuous watch system initially, transitioning to a three-hour rotation later in the race.9:07 The boat reached speeds of 21.4 knots while reaching under a masthead spinnaker in high winds.12:26 The experience highlighted the First 36's ability to plane easily, offering high-performance sailing characteristics typically reserved for professional racing yachts to non-professional sailors.13:57

Båter i denne videoen

Mer fra SEILmagasinet

Pär in the mast and Mara falls down the results list – Who’s out ep. 5okt. 2026Winners of the Champions' Championokt. 2026Eirik Verås Larsen makes his debut as a sailorokt. 2026Ulf Breistrand on the fight for safe harbors – Peiling på Seilingokt. 2026

Fra SEILmagasinet – se kanalens båt, mannskap og alle analyserte videoer.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Én e-post med flåtens beste funn – øyeblikkene, båtene og historiene som er verdt din seertid. Skriv inn din egen adresse for å få din egen kopi.