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Our Windiest Conditions Sailing Around The World (so far!) [Ep. 170]
3. november 2024 · 17 min · 21K visninger
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The crew of the cruising sailboat Sweet Ruca recounts 12 instances of extreme weather encountered during 25,000 miles of global sailing.0:06 Notable passages include a 4,000-mile Atlantic crossing from the Canary Islands to Brazil with 25-knot winds and 15.4-knot boat speeds, and a 1,300-mile transit from Algarrobo, Chile, to Gambier, French Polynesia, where the crew managed 8–11 knot speeds to time a passage through the Lemaire Straits.9:56 In the Caribbean, the crew navigated 40-knot gusts while sailing from the Bahamas to the U.S. Virgin Islands.5:17 During a storm in Ilhabela, Brazil, the boat held at anchor in sand while nearby vessels broke their moorings in 45-knot winds.6:31 Off the coast of Uruguay, the crew maneuvered through 30-knot winds to avoid two fishing vessels with intermittent AIS signals.13:31 Near Cape Horn, the boat recorded 16.1 knots of speed during a 47-knot gust.15:13 The crew emphasizes adjusting sail configurations, such as using a staysail and full main for upwind work, to maintain control in high-latitude conditions.9:06
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