Sailing Yacht Zen Again · video

What this video covers

Yacht Zen Again completed a 2,500-nautical-mile Atlantic crossing from Mindelo, Cape Verde, to Antigua in 21 days.6:31 Departing the Cape Verde acceleration zone, the crew encountered 35-knot gusts and uncomfortable seas before conditions stabilized.0:39 Saharan dust coated the vessel for the first week, requiring a thorough cleaning once the air cleared.1:11 Throughout the passage, the crew managed weed accumulation on the propeller to prevent fouling.3:28 Christmas was marked by light winds and showers, while the final days of the transit in early 2025 brought squally, uncomfortable weather before conditions improved near the arrival.2:33 The crew maintained communication with other vessels via the ImpromptuNet.3:41 The voyage concluded at the pillars of Hercules in Antigua.6:11 Regular monitoring of the propeller for weed fouling remains a necessary precaution for Atlantic passages.

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