Sailing Across the Bay of Biscay from Ireland to Spain, Day 3 | DrakeParagon Sailing

Name: Sailing Across the Bay of Biscay from Ireland to Spain, Day 3 | DrakeParagon Sailing
Uploaded: 2024-04-13T14:00:21.000Z
Duration: 34 min 32 s
Description: A crew manages sail trim and battery switching to maintain speed toward Gijón, Spain, before heavy winds.

13. april 2024 · 34 min · 7K visninger · Bay of Biscay

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A crew sailing across the Bay of Biscay toward Gijón, Spain, manages boat speed and reefing configurations to outrun a forecast of 25- to 30-knot winds.1:13 Using PredictWind data via an Iridium Go satellite terminal, the sailors track a weather window that necessitates a nighttime arrival to avoid stronger winds expected later in the week.0:57 To maintain a target speed of 6 knots, the crew experiments with sail plans, including a full jib paired with a double-reefed main, while managing a preventer on a broad reach.11:32 The crew coordinates with a friend already in the marina to confirm dock availability and lighting conditions for the nighttime entry.3:34 Operational procedures include a three-hour watch rotation and specific battery bank switching protocols required to start the engine for auxiliary power.4:05 The crew monitors speed fluctuations caused by swell, adjusting the heading to optimize performance and minimize engine use.12:37