Get The Inside Gossip From The Sailing Brothers / Q&A Session

Name: Get The Inside Gossip From The Sailing Brothers / Q&A Session
Uploaded: 2024-08-07T10:51:56.000Z
Duration: 24 min 33 s
Description: The Sailing Brothers discuss upgrading their boat, Atlas, with lithium batteries, solar panels, and a Rocna anchor.

7. august 2024 · 24 min · 9K visninger

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The hosts of the sailing channel The Sailing Brothers, Luke and Adam, report they have no formal sailing qualifications and learned to sail by trial and error, beginning with a Hurley 22. Since departing Rudders Boatyard, they have upgraded their vessel, Atlas, by replacing lead-acid batteries with lithium, installing solar panels, and switching from a CQR anchor to a 15-kilogram Rocna.2:30 They credit Starlink for improving their passage planning by allowing them to access weather data offshore and make independent routing decisions.4:57 The brothers acknowledge they lack a formal grab bag, relying instead on a Garmin SOS device and a life raft stored in a dedicated locker.9:39 They admit to inconsistent use of life jackets, noting they only wear them during rough conditions or at night.13:13 Regarding noise sensitivity on passage, they emphasize the importance of securing loose gear to prevent repetitive sounds.11:40 They confirm they have never experienced a knockdown but describe a terrifying 30-hour experience crossing the Bay of Biscay early in their journey.7:36