EP#380 Maine-Cape Cod, Day 1
25. oktober 2025 · 37 min · 176 visninger · Rockland, Maine
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Jerome Rand departs Rockland, Maine, aboard his Westsail 32, *Into Oblivion*, bound for Harwich, Cape Cod.0:28 The solo passage begins with a 3 a.m. wake-up to establish a watch schedule and perform final vessel preparations, including rigging maintenance and engine checks.2:42 During the departure, Rand addresses a loose electrical connection near the fuel injectors to ensure a reliable engine start.9:11 The vessel maintains a speed of approximately 5 knots while broad reaching south across the Gulf of Maine.29:38 Rand plans to navigate toward Georges Bank before turning toward the Pollock Rip Channel, aiming to time the transit for first light.28:27 He utilizes Starlink for real-time weather downloads and daily updates.13:59 The passage involves managing the Ares wind vane, which required cleaning and lubrication after time in the boatyard.26:40 Rand anticipates a two-night transit, covering roughly 150 nautical miles, while monitoring wind conditions forecasted at 8 to 12 knots.28:14
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