Sailing Nahoa · video

What this video covers

Nahoa completes an 1,800-nautical-mile passage from St Helena to Brazil in just under 14 days, averaging 5.8 knots.20:58 During the transit, the crew encounters 32-knot gusts and maintains a watch schedule that splits the night into two six-hour shifts to manage sleep deprivation.1:29 The family uses a Garmin watch to track REM sleep and monitors environmental noise levels, which remain consistently high due to wind and wave action.3:05 While fishing offshore, the crew hooks a large marlin that causes abrasion on the line and tears the boat's Cruising Code Zero sail.10:05 Ben repairs the sail tear using heavy-duty sail tape after cleaning the area with acetone.10:52 The crew also catches mahi-mahi, which they prepare for dinner.17:54 Throughout the passage, the family balances boat maintenance, fitness routines, and childcare while navigating the challenges of life at sea.

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