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Leaving New Zealand in My 27' Boat in 40 Knots and 15' Seas WHS 123
21. august 2023 · 33 min · 213K visninger · New Zealand
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A solo sailor departs New Zealand for Vanuatu in a 27-foot boat, encountering 30-knot winds and 4.5-meter seas.5:47 To manage the heavy weather, the sailor strikes the mainsail entirely and relies on a storm jib, noting that the boat’s cockpit drainage struggles with waves breaking over the beam.0:28 Before departing the Bay of Islands, the sailor rigs a whisker pole to avoid the hazard of setting it in rolling seas and stows gear in the v-berth to maintain a clear path to the hatch.4:56 The passage involves navigating a series of frequent, intense squalls that necessitate constant sail adjustments and sleep deprivation.0:57 The sailor emphasizes the importance of maintaining perspective during difficult offshore conditions, viewing the exhaustion and cold as temporary segments of the journey rather than a permanent state.26:27 The vessel carries a Starlink unit for a friend, which is stowed in the v-berth due to its size.4:56
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