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Sailing against the current - doesn't matter #145 @XTripSailing Single-handed Atlantic
8 de setembro de 2023 · 40 min · 14K visualizações · Hornstrandir
O que este vídeo aborda
A solo sailor navigating the northwest coast of Iceland faces significant current-induced delays while attempting to round the northern capes, including Kap Straumnes.25:59 During a 34-mile passage, the vessel struggles against strong tidal currents that cause up to 70-degree leeway, reducing speed over ground to as little as 2 knots despite 16 to 22 knots of wind.39:37 The sailor manages the sail plan by alternating between the first and second reefs to maintain control in gusty conditions and variable wind speeds.28:42 Anchoring strategy involves monitoring depth at 10-meter contours to avoid shallow, rocky areas, while utilizing a wind generator and solar panels to maintain battery levels for onboard systems, including a freezer.11:20 The passage requires careful timing with slack water to overcome the adverse current.31:47 The sailor concludes that relying on solar and wind power for energy autonomy is preferable to using a noisy, fuel-consuming generator while at anchor.25:30
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