Velero Regina · video

What this video covers

Javi sails the Regina on the third day of an Atlantic crossing from the Azores toward the Iberian Peninsula.0:13 The vessel is currently close-hauled in 12 knots of wind, maintaining full sail despite significant heel to maximize speed.1:02 The crew anticipates a two-meter swell developing by the following day.0:48 To avoid 33-knot gusts on the beam near Cabo de San Vicente, Javi maintains a specific heading of 90 to 92 degrees to ensure the eventual arrival winds arrive from the stern or quarter.2:07 The strategy involves reefing the main and partially furling the genoa or deploying the staysail as the wind increases near the Portuguese coast.3:14 The vessel utilizes a cockpit enclosure to maintain comfort in cooler temperatures.3:55 Real-time tracking and weather data for the passage are available via PredictWind and Garmin links on the channel page.4:30

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