Sam Holmes Sailing · vídeo

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Sam Holmes sails from Saint-Malo toward Camaret-sur-Mer along the French coast, covering approximately 140 miles to capitalize on favorable winds before a forecast shift.0:08 During the passage, the boat’s refrigerator compressor fails, running continuously and draining the battery until the unit is disabled.4:05 To manage heel in 13-knot winds, the crew reefs the mainsail and heaves to for a jibe, later mounting an Insta360 camera under the dodger to monitor exterior conditions from the cabin.4:32 The vessel encounters steep, confused seas and adverse currents while rounding the northwest corner of France, forcing the use of a noisy autopilot to maintain a precise course through a tidal race.15:49 After the wind dies near the destination, the engine is engaged to navigate through standing waves and a swarm of insects before docking at night.16:49 The passage confirms that timing coastal transits to align with tidal shifts and wind windows is essential for maintaining speed and comfort in the English Channel.

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