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SAILING OFFSHORE - Canary Islands to Cape Verde Islands pt1
2. mars 2025 · 26 min · 1K visninger · Atlantic Ocean
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A 40-foot sailboat departs Gran Tarajal, Fuerteventura, for a passage to Mindelo, Cape Verde, encountering light, inconsistent winds and frequent thunderstorms.5:52 Over the first five days, the crew covers approximately 400 miles, frequently resorting to motoring as wind speeds fluctuate between 3 and 27 knots.24:40 During the initial 24 hours, the vessel experiences intense lightning activity, prompting the crew to store electronic tablets in the oven as a makeshift Faraday cage.17:21 Technical challenges include a jammed furler, which the crew addresses by removing a sprung plastic gripper, and a broken mainsail slide that requires a mid-passage repair.9:28 The crew maintains a strict safety protocol, requiring the off-watch person to remain awake whenever the other goes forward on deck.23:57 Despite the light conditions, the crew utilizes a wind vane for steering when wind speeds exceed 10 knots.16:50 Provisions are stored in double-bagged containers with bay leaves to deter pests, and all cardboard packaging is removed before stowage to prevent insect infestation.3:18
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