CHRISTMAS WITH A STORM! Couldn't celebrate much - Ep. 18
12. september 2024 · 33 min · 5K visninger · Southern Ocean south of Australia
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Andre M Homem de Mello completes the second leg of a solo, non-stop circumnavigation, arriving in Dover, Tasmania, after 86 days at sea.27:57 During the final approach, the vessel encounters a 48-hour storm with wind speeds frequently gusting between 25 and 45 knots.17:41 The barometer drops to a record low of 960 millibars, creating a confused sea state with waves reaching 4 meters.20:29 Throughout the storm, the boat maintains a steady pace under a reefed genoa, though heavy spray and boarding waves keep the interior damp.13:58 The sailor manages water supplies down to a single liter before coordinating a resupply with a local contact, Richard, via telephone.18:38 The route from Cape Town to Tasmania involved a zigzag path across the Southern Ocean, with the final approach influenced by land-based weather patterns from the Australian coast.32:25 The sailor plans a brief stop in Dover to take on water and provisions before departing for the third leg of the journey, which will transit Cape Horn.26:02
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