Sailing Sea Dream of Clydevídeo

Solo To America In A GALE | Fast Sailing Across Juan de Fuca Strait and the San Juans - Ep. 42

17 de junho de 2023 · 11 min · 859 visualizações · Victoria

O que este vídeo aborda

Trevor sails the Sea Dream of Clyde solo from Victoria Harbour to Bellingham, a 50-mile passage across the Juan de Fuca Strait and through the San Juan Islands in early April. The vessel maintains speeds of 6 to 8 knots under a Hydrovane self-steering system, despite encountering steep 3-to-5-foot seas and gusty winds reaching 25 to 30 knots.4:40 The passage requires multiple reefing adjustments to the mainsail as wind conditions intensify near the narrow channels approaching Anacortes and Bellingham Bay.6:16 Upon reaching the final approach, the vessel encounters shallow, choppy water near the harbor entrance, necessitating a controlled sail takedown before docking at a reciprocal yacht slip in Bellingham.9:19 The Hydrovane effectively manages the helm during the high-wind segments, allowing the skipper to focus on sail trim and navigation through the busy ferry lanes and restricted channels.2:52 Preemptive reefing proves essential for maintaining control during the final, gusty approach into the harbor.

Ver no YouTube

Barcos neste vídeo

Westerly Yachts Ltd. Discus 33O barco deles

Mais de Sailing Sea Dream of Clyde

How To Replace Rigging & Emergency OFFSHORE Repairs05/2026Sailing Into The Wilds Of Alaska - Starting The Inside Passage With A BANG! - Ep. 10805/202624 Days Across The Pacific: From Tropics to Glaciers02/2026This Is What Sailing Hawaii Actually Looks Like | Hilo to Honolulu02/2026

De Sailing Sea Dream of Clyde — veja o barco, a tripulação e todos os vídeos analisados do canal.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Um email com os melhores achados da frota — os momentos, barcos e histórias que valem o seu tempo de visualização. Insira o seu endereço para receber a sua cópia.

Reportar um problema