PAT | FRANKIE · video

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Pat and Frankie conduct a multi-day test sail around the Canary Islands with a prospective crew member, Ricardo, to evaluate team compatibility and readiness for an upcoming Atlantic crossing.0:04 The crew performs a comprehensive boat tour, establishes a shift schedule, and conducts safety briefings covering winch operation, sail handling, and emergency procedures.10:29 To simulate offshore conditions, they practice night watches, maintain a strict food-prep routine using pre-cooked meals, and limit internet access to weather updates via Starlink.13:04 The crew uses scopolamine patches to mitigate potential seasickness during the passage.15:37 Throughout the trip, they encounter variable conditions ranging from 22-knot gusts to light-wind motor sailing, requiring frequent sail adjustments and reefing.27:13 The test sail serves as a trial for long-term provisioning, team dynamics, and boat operation without land in sight.32:44 The crew concludes the passage with a debriefing session to assess performance and identify areas for improvement before their planned November crossing.44:07

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