Sailing Big Lostvídeo
We Left in the Wrong Weather… Then Ripped Our Sail!
29 de julho de 2025 · 24 min · 5K visualizações · Guadeloupe
O que este vídeo aborda
The crew of the catamaran Big Lost departed St. Kitts for Guadeloupe in squally conditions, relying on inaccurate PredictWind forecasts.2:28 While navigating between St. Kitts and Montserrat, the crew attempted to dodge a fishing buoy while flying a Code 55 sail.6:35 A sudden gust caused the sail to rip significantly.6:35 The crew subsequently switched to a jib for the remainder of the passage.8:18 Upon arrival in Deshaies, Guadeloupe, the crew inspected the damage and began coordinating repairs with North Sails certified centers in Martinique and Grenada.14:49 During routine maintenance, the crew also discovered that the topping lift had chafed down to the Dyneema core after slipping off its sheave, necessitating an immediate replacement to prevent the boom from damaging solar panels.15:45 The crew also navigated local logistics, including mooring procedures in French waters and a difficult transit to a local shopping center.17:24 Choosing the correct sail for unpredictable inter-island gusts prevents gear failure and costly repairs.
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