#13 Weather strategy Indian Ocean - 60 knot winds Spinnaker pole sailing ⛵ Hora Vertical
19 de abril de 2026 · 55 min · 2K visualizações · Océano Índico
Sailors navigate through a storm on a crowded deck
O que este vídeo aborda
The crew of a sailing vessel navigating the Southern Ocean southwest of Australia encounters 60-knot wind gusts and 5-meter seas during a squall.11:41 While running with a poled-out headsail, the boat experiences an accidental jibe and struggles to furl the sail due to the high wind load and heavy sea state.3:51 The crew eventually manages to secure the headsail and deploy a staysail to maintain stability.4:01 The vessel maintains an average speed of 10 knots, occasionally surfing waves at speeds up to 19 knots.0:22 The crew emphasizes the difficulty of performing sail maneuvers in winds exceeding 30 knots, noting that the risk of equipment damage increases significantly when the boat motion is erratic.4:48 They highlight the importance of crew rest and communication systems, such as headsets, to reduce stress and prevent errors during high-intensity maneuvers.5:21 The expedition continues toward Valdivia, Chile, with plans for maintenance and logistics upon arrival.48:29
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