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LAND HO! Feeling ALIVE After 18 Days on the Atlantic Ocean | EE 130
July 13, 2023 · 38 min · 211K views · Horta, Faial Island
What this video covers
A 50-ft sailboat completes an 18-day Atlantic crossing, arriving at Horta in the Azores.0:25 The crew monitors the bilge for water ingress throughout the final leg, noting only minor moisture in the bilge pockets upon arrival.4:27 After anchoring, the crew launches the dinghy to clear customs at the port, where they receive official entry stamps for Portugal.29:40 Shortly after arrival, a storm brings 45-knot gusts to the anchorage, forcing the crew to secure solar panels and manage a torn bimini as nearby vessels drag their anchors.37:11 The crew reports that the vessel remained watertight during the passage and successfully navigated the arrival despite the subsequent weather event. The experience concludes the daily vlogging schedule as the crew transitions to shore-based activities.38:39
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