Sailing The Unforgiving North Atlantic Ocean | Full Documentary

Name: Sailing The Unforgiving North Atlantic Ocean | Full Documentary
Uploaded: 2023-09-06T20:19:34.000Z
Duration: 1 h 26 min 59 s
Description: A Rival 34 crew navigates a 670-mile North Atlantic passage from Nova Scotia to Bermuda in October.

6. september 2023 · 1t 26m · 38K visninger · West LaHave, Nova Scotia

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A 1979 Rival 34 sails from Lahave, Nova Scotia, to Bermuda in October 2022, covering approximately 670 nautical miles.33:29 The crew faces an electrical fire caused by a faulty engine stop solenoid, which they leave energized, causing the unit to overheat.20:59 During the eight-day passage, the vessel encounters choppy seas and variable winds, requiring the crew to balance the sail plan using a double-reefed main and a partially furled genoa.1:14:06 They navigate the Gulf Stream by monitoring weather updates from multiple sources, including Garmin, to avoid an incoming northeasterly gale.28:42 A mechanical failure occurs when a nut vibrates off the steering mechanism, nearly causing a loss of control.1:00:48 To beat a forecasted 42-knot gale, the crew motors the final 160 nautical miles, enduring constant engine noise and heat.1:16:21 The passage highlights the necessity of maintaining a balanced sail plan on a Rival 34, which performs best with a large headsail, and the risks of electrical system neglect during offshore transits.