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Whales at the boat 😳 - Whalewatching by sailboat ⛵️#151 @XTripSailing Sailing Atlantic
20 de outubro de 2023 · 25 min · 9K visualizações · Hornstrandir
O que este vídeo aborda
Micha and Antje navigate their sailboat through the fjords near Ísafjörður, Iceland, encountering humpback whales while sailing in 16 to 20-knot winds.3:09 To reach their destination before a period of calm weather, the crew beats against the current and wind, utilizing a double-reefed mainsail and a partially furled genoa to maintain control in short, choppy seas.3:43 Upon reaching their anchorage, Micha executes a mooring technique using two anchors to stabilize the vessel against gusty conditions.18:08 He deploys a 16-kilogram secondary anchor with 40 meters of leaded line from the bow, followed by the primary anchor on a chain, positioning them approximately 50 meters apart.18:35 This configuration prevents the boat from swinging or sailing at anchor, keeping the bow steady despite shifting winds.23:31 The crew processes fresh fish on board while waiting for forecasted improvements in weather.22:41 The dual-anchor setup successfully minimizes boat movement, though the crew notes that retrieving the gear in higher winds may require releasing the secondary line if it becomes fouled.23:31
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