Hashtag Salvídeo
Preparing to Sail Alone for 2 Days in the Ocean | #SAL #398
4 de janeiro de 2026 · 39 min · 32K visualizações · Salvador, Brazil
Colorful water jugs secured on sailboat deck for ocean voyage
O que este vídeo aborda
Preparing for a 141-mile solo passage from Salvador to Manguececo requires rigorous pre-departure planning to mitigate risks, as the sailor lacks external assistance or a crew to manage the vessel.3:10 The planned 28-hour transit involves navigating against wind and current, necessitating constant monitoring of weather forecasts and tidal data.8:07 The sailor prioritizes using the Brazilian Navy’s tide tables over commercial apps like Navionics for accuracy in coastal bars.21:57 Maintenance checks include securing rigging pins with cotter pins and self-fusing tape to prevent vibration-induced failure, clearing the deck of loose gear, and ensuring all lines are stowed to avoid fouling the propeller.26:36 For safety, the sailor maintains a ditch bag with emergency supplies, monitors weather trends over several days to identify stable windows, and keeps a detailed passage plan shared with trusted contacts.32:30 The sailor utilizes the "heaving-to" maneuver for rest or maintenance during the voyage and emphasizes the importance of pre-cooking meals and securing all interior items to prevent damage in heavy seas.13:46
Mais de Hashtag Sal
De Hashtag Sal — veja o barco, a tripulação e cada vídeo analisado do canal.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
Um e-mail com os melhores achados da frota — os momentos, barcos e histórias que valem o seu tempo de visualização. Insira seu endereço para receber sua própria cópia.