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Gales & Exhausted Crew | Sailing 1000 Miles To Australia Final Part / Atlas
17 de novembro de 2024 · 23 min · 29K visualizações · Coral Sea
O que este vídeo aborda
A 45-year-old Rival 34 completes a 1,000-mile passage from Vanuatu to Bundaberg, Australia, while battling sustained 35-knot gusts and 3.5-meter seas.0:29 During the final 500 miles, the crew experiences significant physical and mental exhaustion, exacerbated by a lack of sleep and the inability to maintain a normal routine in rough conditions.9:37 The boat sustains heavy spray, leaving instruments unreadable and the interior in disarray.11:59 Communication remains limited to a Garmin device after the satellite internet connection fails.7:05 To manage fatigue and uncomfortable sea states, the crew periodically heaves to, finding the temporary silence and stability a necessary reset.13:05 As they approach the Australian coast, the wind shifts and lightens, requiring the use of the engine to maintain progress.16:06 The vessel arrives at the inlet with a triple-reefed main and a small genoa to time their entry for daylight.19:17 The passage concludes with the crew successfully navigating the final miles to their destination.21:03 Heaving to during long, heavy-weather passages provides essential rest and helps maintain crew morale.14:06
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