Broken, Refueled, and Back at Sea | Ep. 7
13. mars 2026 · 14 min · 266 visninger · St. Simons, United States
Sailor adjusts sail at golden hour on open ocean
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After encountering 25-knot winds and 10-foot seas, the crew of an Astrea 42 diverted to St. Simon's Sound in Brunswick, Georgia, to refuel and rest.▶ 3:03 The decision followed several nights of difficult sail handling in heavy conditions, which left the crew with only 30% fuel and 500 nautical miles remaining to reach Key West.▶ 2:21 To maintain a necessary 6-knot average speed, the crew began motoring at 2,400 RPMs.▶ 6:38 During the transit south, they attempted to deploy a parasail in light winds, experiencing initial tangles and deployment difficulties before refining their technique.▶ 7:28 The passage also included a close-quarters encounter with a US Navy vessel operating in radio silence without AIS, forcing the crew to maneuver independently to clear its path.▶ 11:37 The crew concluded that prioritizing safety over fuel conservation and avoiding nighttime sail changes were critical lessons from the rougher segments of their journey.
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