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Squalls and Sail Changes - Completing 1800nm to a Remote Pacific Paradise [Ep. 174]

22. desember 2024 · 24 min · 45K visninger · Pacific Ocean

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Sweet Ruca completes an 1800-nautical-mile Pacific passage from the equator to Majuro, Marshall Islands, while managing frequent, unpredictable squalls.0:04 During the transit, the crew maintains a G3 reaching spinnaker in light winds but drops it at night to prevent potential damage from sudden gusts.10:19 As they approach the Marshall Islands, they encounter pop-up squalls with 30-knot winds, requiring the crew to reef the main and furl the jib.11:52 The crew uses radar to identify and track these squalls, which are common in the Intertropical Convergence Zone.11:40 To time their arrival at the Majuro atoll for first light, the crew sails with a deep-reefed main and partially furled jib to intentionally slow their speed.15:43 Despite these efforts, they arrive at the entrance before dawn and navigate the well-marked pass in the dark before motoring 12 miles to the anchorage.21:17 Radar monitoring and proactive sail reduction are essential for managing squalls during overnight offshore passages.

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