EP#332 Part 1 Speed Run Offshore Recording
26. april 2025 · 59 min · 144 visninger · Fort Pierce, Florida
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A solo sailor attempts a speed run from Fort Pierce, Florida, to Cape Fear, North Carolina, aboard the 38-ft Westsail *Sparrow* to beat a previous 24-hour distance record of 214 miles.0:45 Utilizing a three-knot northerly current in the Gulf Stream, the vessel reaches speeds of 10 to 11 knots under a main, staysail, and number one jib.13:16 The attempt stalls when the wind dies, causing the mainsail to slat and ending the record-breaking pace.29:24 During the passage, the sailor manages a malfunctioning refrigerator by using a kettle of hot water to clear a suspected Freon blockage in the compressor.5:32 Navigation relies on dead reckoning, AIS, and periodic noon sights to calculate latitude and longitude.14:50 The sailor also identifies a need to replace the boat's plumbing hoses to resolve persistent foul-tasting water.30:23 Despite the loss of wind, the vessel continues toward the destination under light conditions.54:10
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