Sailing SV Cordelia · vídeo

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SV Cordelia encountered sustained 50-knot gusts while transiting the Messina Straits on May 22.6:27 The crew, sailing with a full mainsail, failed to reef before entering the narrow passage, causing severe vibration through the mast.7:37 Nearby vessels also struggled; the boat Pura Vida dropped its mainsail, and Safari lost a code zero overboard.6:33 After four hours of heavy weather, the crew diverted to Milazzo to seek refuge.6:44 The incident resulted in two broken sail slides, but the mainsail remained intact.7:52 Following the storm, the crew discovered a mizzen halyard wrapped around the radar reflector 25 feet up the mast.8:32 Annette successfully cleared the fouled line by throwing a weighted ball over the spreader to retrieve the halyard.11:28 The crew noted that they had failed to secure hatches and portholes or provide a safe space for their dog, Gus, during the unexpected gale.13:33 Reefing the mainsail before entering narrow, wind-prone straits prevents structural damage and sail failure during sudden wind shifts.

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