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A TASTE OF AFRICA IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN! EP-129

2. mai 2024 · 20 min · 34K visninger · Cape Verde

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Cruisers stopping in São Vicente, Cape Verde, prepare for the final leg of an Atlantic crossing to Barbados after an 800-nautical-mile passage from the Canary Islands.0:05 The crew manages power shortages caused by a broken generator by docking at a marina to charge battery banks before departure.17:53 They monitor weather forecasts using ECMWF models, which predict gusts up to 38 knots and 10-second swell intervals, prompting concerns about boat comfort and potential gear damage.15:40 To avoid the stresses of dead-downwind sailing, they plan to sail on a 130-degree reach to maintain stability.16:54 Shortly after departing for the 2,000-nautical-mile crossing, the vessel suffers a total electronics failure, leaving the crew without autopilot or wind instruments.19:51 The crew must hand-steer the boat for the remainder of the voyage.19:41

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