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Yacht Delivery Chronicles: Large Following Seas Taking us to Monterey
9. desember 2019 · 15 min · 38K visninger · Central California Coast
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The crew prepares to depart for Monterey, estimating a 20-hour transit at 10 knots.4:53 Shortly after departure, wind speeds increase to 25–30 knots, creating 10-foot following seas with occasional larger swells.12:42 To manage the conditions, the captain adjusts the course to align the vessel with the waves, shifting from a beam reach to a stern-on approach to reduce rolling.12:53 The autopilot maintains the heading while the boat surfs at speeds between 12 and 15 knots.14:08 The crew monitors ship traffic via radar during the night shift while navigating toward Point Reyes for shelter.14:24 By 1:30 a.m., the vessel remains approximately six hours from its destination.13:57 The transit relies on the autopilot to handle the heavy following seas, with the crew prioritizing radar watch for collision avoidance in the dark.13:28
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