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Crossing the North Sea Alone pt. 2- The Long Way Back
25. april 2017 · 23 min · 213K visninger · North Sea
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A solo sailor completes a 200-nautical-mile transit across the North Sea from Shetland to Haugesund, Norway, aboard his sailboat.20:06 The passage begins with light winds, requiring engine power, before a sudden shift to 26-knot winds forces the crew to drop the mainsail and reef the headsail to protect the rig.3:18 During the crossing, the autopilot struggles in following seas, necessitating periods of hand steering.9:43 The route passes the Bruce platform, where a supply ship, the NS Elida, illuminates the vessel with a searchlight.10:46 The final approach to the Norwegian coast involves navigating near the Røvar lighthouse at night.19:39 Throughout the trip, the sailor tests OS2 sailing gear from sailwear.no, noting the effectiveness of the jacket and pants in keeping him dry during the offshore conditions.17:47 The journey concludes with the boat tied up in Haugesund, marking the end of a mission that began with a winter voyage to the Uphallia Beacon Festival.22:55
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