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3 de abril de 2026 · 0 min · 131 visualizações · Cape Horn
Europa battles towering waves near Cape Horn
O que este vídeo aborda
The 42-foot sailboat AQUALIBRA approaches Cape Horn from the Pacific side, navigating through subsiding seas after a period of heavy weather. Pete monitors the wind and wave conditions as the vessel transitions from a high-energy sea state to calmer waters near the southern tip of South America. The passage requires careful management of the autopilot and sail plan to maintain speed while minimizing strain on the rigging during the final approach to the Horn. The crew observes the changing barometric pressure and sea state as they round the landmark, noting the transition from the turbulent Southern Ocean to the more sheltered waters of the Beagle Channel. The navigation relies on standard electronic charting and visual confirmation of the coastline to avoid hazards near the cape. The successful rounding confirms the importance of timing the passage to coincide with a favorable weather window to avoid the most extreme conditions typically found in this region.
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