"Did Our New Catamaran Pass The Ultimate Test?" | 1300 Mile Passage to Samoa Pt 3

Name: "Did Our New Catamaran Pass The Ultimate Test?" | 1300 Mile Passage to Samoa Pt 3
Uploaded: 2025-05-18T16:55:54.000Z
Duration: 20 min 59 s
Description: A catamaran crew completes a 1,300-mile passage to Samoa while managing heavy squalls and reefed sail configurations.

18. mai 2025 · 20 min · 32K visninger · South Pacific Ocean

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A catamaran crew completes a 1,300-mile passage to Samoa, navigating through frequent squalls and variable winds. During the transit, the crew maintains a balance between the mainsail and Genoa by keeping the mainsail double-reefed to prevent wind shadowing.6:37 They monitor wind shifts, adjusting their course to maintain a southwest heading before turning toward their destination.5:19 The passage involves managing constant rain and wind gusts reaching 36 knots, which necessitates reefing the mainsail down to a triple-reefed configuration.8:47 Upon arrival, the crew lowers the drive leg to engage the engine, contacts port control for clearance, and anchors in six meters of water near a river outflow.16:19 The final approach requires navigating around debris, including logs and coconuts, flushed out by heavy rain.20:18 The crew confirms the catamaran’s capability for long-distance ocean crossings, noting the comfort and stability of the vessel throughout the journey.14:13