Sailing Zephyr IV · vídeo

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Dave and Bill sail the 30-foot-plus Zephyr IV from Dartmouth to Plymouth, stopping overnight in Salcombe to avoid persistent westerly headwinds. The transit begins with a beat past Slapton Sands and Start Point in 14 to 15 knots of wind, forcing the crew to tack repeatedly.2:20 After failing to reach Plymouth in one day, they motor into the Salcombe estuary and anchor at the top of the river.3:26 The following morning, the crew motors out of Salcombe in calm conditions before picking up a 16-knot breeze in Bigbury Bay.7:07 They maintain a steady 6 knots while passing the Great Mewstone and Little Mewstone to enter Plymouth Sound.9:29 Navigating past the Plymouth breakwater and Fort Picklecombe, they transit the narrow channel west of Drake Island to dock at Mayflower Marina.10:36 The passage highlights the challenges of coastal cruising against prevailing winds along the Devon coast and the utility of local knowledge when navigating the Salcombe and Plymouth approaches.

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