Ravenswing · video

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A singlehanded 40-foot trimaran, *Ravenswing*, completed a 600-mile upwind passage from Port Escondido to Puerto Penasco, Mexico, while battling a Sea of Cortez norther.21:38 The vessel maintained an average of 150 miles per day over four days, though heavy seas and short, steep chop forced the boat to tack frequently, extending the direct 400-mile route by 200 miles.21:54 During the transit, the crew experienced gear failures, including a broken bowsprit fitting caused by downward pressure in heavy waves and a torn dinghy motor cover.9:49 The skipper utilized an Iridium satellite connection for weather forecasting and relied on a Pelagic autopilot for steering.16:49 Observations confirmed that staying within one to three miles of the Baja coastline significantly reduced the impact of the sea state compared to sailing in the center of the sea.7:31 The passage concluded with a night of navigating through a dense shrimping fleet before arriving at the Puerto Penasco working harbor.21:00

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