Sailing from Faroe to Scotland - Part 2 | DrakeParagon Sailing

Name: Sailing from Faroe to Scotland - Part 2 | DrakeParagon Sailing
Uploaded: 2023-09-09T13:03:25.000Z
Duration: 32 min 49 s
Description: A 20-ton sailboat navigates to Kinlochbervie, Scotland, using chart-plotting software to manage waypoints and harbor entry.

9. september 2023 · 32 min · 6K visninger · North Sea

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A crew sailing from the Faroe Islands to Kinlochbervie, Scotland, manages a 20-ton displacement vessel through varying wind conditions and heavy swells.25:05 During the final leg, the crew encounters light winds and decides to motor for approximately 12 to 14 hours to maintain their arrival schedule, consuming roughly $60 to $70 in fuel.24:23 Navigation relies on chart-plotting software to manage waypoints and identify hazards, such as low-lying rocks, while entering the harbor.26:04 Upon arrival, the crew coordinates with a friend aboard the vessel Exodus, utilizing a bow line, stern line, and spring line to secure the boat against wind pushing them onto the dock.28:57 The passage concludes with a rendezvous and dinner aboard the neighboring boat.32:10 The crew emphasizes the importance of keeping sails covered when not in use to prevent UV degradation and potential failure in high winds.31:03