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The sail that scared us.. the BIGGEST Whirlpools in the WORLD!

5 de dezembro de 2024 · 32 min · 419K visualizações · Naruto Strait

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The crew of the trimaran La Vagabonde navigates the Naruto Strait in Japan’s Inland Sea, a passage notorious for tidal currents reaching 20 knots and whirlpools up to 20 meters in diameter.0:34 During the transit, the crew encounters gusts exceeding 30 knots, requiring two reefs in the mainsail to maintain control of the vessel.14:28 The passage involves managing complex sail plans and coordinating helm duties between two crew members to handle sudden wind shifts. Earlier in the trip, the vessel experiences a propeller jolt from an unidentified submerged object, and later, the crew discovers that reefing lines inside the boom have become tangled and knotted, necessitating manual untangling.23:30 The crew utilizes the Sea Peoples app to coordinate logistics and gather local knowledge for marina facilities and anchorages near Shodoshima and Osaka.22:02 The passage concludes with the vessel arriving in Osaka for maintenance and resupply.9:11 Managing sail area with a second person at the helm significantly improves boat handling during gusty conditions.9:40

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