Andre M Homem de Mellovídeo

I CAN'T SEE ANYTHING! Will I need to change course? - Ep. 27

14 de novembro de 2024 · 26 min · 5K visualizações · Pacific Ocean

O que este vídeo aborda

After 109 days at sea during a solo circumnavigation, the sailor faces persistent calm conditions and thick fog in the South Pacific, near 51°S.5:28 The boat remains nearly stationary for 15 hours, forcing a change in course from a northeast heading to the south in search of wind.7:18 The Genoa sail shows significant wear, with hardware chafing against the forestay and multiple tears requiring ongoing repairs.8:46 Technical issues include a loss of Iridium satellite connectivity, preventing access to weather data and email, and a failing battery monitoring system.12:47 The sailor manages cabin humidity with an onboard heater and maintains a strict cleaning routine to preserve morale in the confined space.3:30 Current projections estimate 3,283 miles remaining to Cape Horn, with the voyage progress significantly delayed by the lack of wind.25:17 The sailor continues to monitor barometric pressure and wind shifts while attempting to maintain a steady course toward the destination.

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