Sailing SV Delosvídeo
Stupid S#*t We Do 1,000 Miles From Land ⛵️ (Pacific Crossing 4 of 8) SV Delos Ep. 419
7 de julho de 2023 · 24 min · 231K visualizações · Pacific Ocean
O que este vídeo aborda
During a Pacific Ocean passage from La Paz, Mexico, toward French Polynesia, the crew of the 53-foot SV Delos manages light-wind conditions and sail configurations to maintain progress.0:07 When winds drop to 2–4 knots, the crew experiences excessive rolling and luffing, forcing a decision between motoring or optimizing sail trim.6:08 To improve velocity made good (VMG) while sailing dead downwind, the crew rigs dual headsails using poles, which doubles their VMG compared to previous configurations.16:13 The crew performs 13 sail changes over 11 days, including spinnaker work, while maintaining a log of fuel consumption, water usage, and provisions.20:41 Navigation data at nine days out shows 1,280 miles covered at an average speed of 5.7 knots, with only three hours of engine use since rounding Cabo.20:44 The crew maintains a routine of night watches, deck maintenance, and meal preparation while managing the psychological effects of long-term confinement.
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