Sailing Polarisvídeo
#52 | Stormy Seas & Whisky: Islay to Oban Adventure
19 de maio de 2024 · 21 min · 4K visualizações · Port Ellen, Islay
O que este vídeo aborda
While berthed at Port Ellen on the island of Islay, the crew of Polaris prepares for a forecast westerly gale with gusts reaching 45 to 50 knots.15:16 To mitigate the impact of the wind and swell on the pontoons, the crew secures the boat using a "spider web" configuration of lines, pulling the vessel away from the pontoon and fixing it between adjacent structures to reduce fender squeaking and hull movement.14:22 After the storm passes, the crew departs Port Ellen for Oban, sailing through the Sound of Jura and past the Corryvreckan whirlpool.19:57 During the transit, the vessel maintains a steady speed of 6.5 knots in 13 knots of wind, allowing for stable conditions while underway.19:04 The passage concludes with an arrival at Kerrera Marina near Oban, marking the end of a two-year cruising period in western Scotland.21:19
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