Racing a Storm - Sailing to Spain from Ireland across the Bay of Biscay | DrakeParagon Sailing

Name: Racing a Storm - Sailing to Spain from Ireland across the Bay of Biscay | DrakeParagon Sailing
Uploaded: 2024-05-18T15:48:04.000Z
Duration: 21 min 28 s
Description: A 40-foot sailboat races across the Bay of Biscay to outrun a storm system reaching Gijon, Spain.

18. mai 2024 · 21 min · 5K visninger · Bay of Biscay

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A 40-foot sailboat transits the Bay of Biscay from Ireland to Gijon, Spain, while racing to outrun a large, high-wind weather system. The crew maintains a speed of 7 to 9.5 knots by motor-sailing with a first reef in the main and a partially furled jib.1:06 To stay ahead of the approaching 25-to-30-knot winds, the crew runs the engine continuously for two days, successfully reaching the edge of the storm system just before arrival.18:49 During the passage, the crew utilizes a 12-minute watch alarm to maintain alertness and a custom-rigged cockpit tether system made from a retired main halyard to move safely between winches.12:37 The crew emphasizes the necessity of using winches to furl the headsail in high-wind conditions, noting that manual furling is impractical under heavy load.17:43 Upon nearing the destination, the crew evaluates marina options in Gijon, considering a move to a more sheltered harbor due to reports of heavy swell.15:24