Velero Reginavídeo
Atlantic Crossing. Day 5
13 de janeiro de 2025 · 6 min · 2K visualizações · North Atlantic Ocean
O que este vídeo aborda
Javi and his crew are on the fifth day of an Atlantic crossing, currently positioned between the Canary Islands and Cape Verde.1:15 The boat maintains a steady speed above six knots, with wind speeds averaging 15 knots.0:30 To optimize the downwind angle, the crew adjusts their heading between 230 and 260 degrees, aiming to pass approximately 300 miles off Cape Verde before turning toward the Caribbean.0:39 The vessel currently sails with a poled-out genoa, having previously utilized a wing-on-wing configuration.2:20 While the ocean swell is large, the motion remains manageable.3:29 Life on board involves constant movement, making routine tasks like cooking and showering more difficult than at anchor.3:07 Despite the challenges of constant motion, the boat’s watermaker ensures a consistent supply of fresh water for daily use.5:25 The crew emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a constant handhold to prevent falls while moving about the cabin during the passage.4:33
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