#31 The 3 hardest decisions of the trip around the world - La Hora Vertical
14. juni 2026 · 53 min · 4K visninger · Equator, Pacific Ocean
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The crew of the sailboat *Vuelta Vertical* identifies three critical decision points during their circumnavigation, beginning with the initial commitment to the project.0:43 Paula and Pedro emphasize that the most difficult choice was the decision to launch the voyage itself, balancing personal life stages, financial risks, and the professional stability of their sailing project, *Allende los Mares*.3:16 The second major challenge involved a mid-ocean incident where a large wave struck the vessel, forcing the crew to evaluate whether to continue the passage or turn back.13:18 The third pivotal moment occurred in Saldanha, South Africa, where the crew faced a combination of a hull breach, severe illness affecting the captain, and mounting external doubt regarding the boat's integrity.20:43 Despite these setbacks, the support of their crew and the professional quality of local repairs allowed them to proceed.27:28 The sailors also note logistical hurdles in Chile, specifically banking restrictions that limited transfer amounts for essential boat repairs.29:19 The project’s success relied on the crew's collective resilience and the reliability of their 1984-built vessel.32:00
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