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Ep. 146 | 60-knot thunderstorm on the high seas! 7 days through the Gulf Stream. Part 2
3. november 2024 · 23 min · 325K visninger · USA
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A couple sailing a steel boat from Florida to the Chesapeake Bay faces a seven-day passage through the Gulf Stream, contending with 30-knot winds, thunderstorms, and complex current-driven sea states. To prepare for forecasted heavy weather, the crew rigs a storm jib and secures all loose gear on deck.3:00 While navigating the waters off Cape Hatteras, known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," they maneuver around numerous charted shipwrecks and a marked unexploded World War II depth charge.11:25 The Gulf Stream’s three-knot current creates challenging beam-reach conditions when the boat turns to exit the flow, causing the vessel to roll heavily in short, steep waves.10:37 Using Navionics charts to monitor their position, the sailors successfully clear the current and reach the calmer, cooler waters of the Chesapeake Bay.10:55 The passage concludes with a transition from tropical conditions to a temperate climate, allowing the crew to resume working on deck in cooler temperatures.14:00 Proper preparation and early reefing are essential for managing the unpredictable wind and wave conditions encountered when exiting the Gulf Stream.
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