EP#356 Sparrow, Here I Come! Time to hit the Road
July 23, 2025 · 34 min · 124 views
What this video covers
Jerome Rand plans a solo 600-to-700-mile passage from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, aboard his boat, *Sparrow*.▶ 3:32 The route requires navigating past Cape Hatteras, a region prone to thunderstorms and challenging sea states.▶ 4:06 Rand intends to depart on July 26th to allow for a full day of provisioning, cleaning, and engine maintenance, including oil and fuel filter changes.▶ 16:23 He monitors weather patterns using the Windy app and maintains communication capabilities via an Iridium GO.▶ 7:28 The passage plan prioritizes avoiding low-pressure systems and timing the Cape Fear inlet transit with favorable tidal currents.▶ 4:59 Rand emphasizes the necessity of a physical pre-departure checklist to ensure engine reliability and crew readiness, noting that fatigue management is critical for solo sailing through volatile coastal conditions.▶ 17:08 He plans to motor through calm patches to maintain his schedule, necessitating a full fuel supply.▶ 17:59
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