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Sailing Hawaii To Alaska - Changing Climate - Ep. 115 RAN Sailing
August 24, 2018 · 26 min · 94K views · North Pacific Ocean
What this video covers
Johan and Malin sail their boat from Hawaii toward Kodiak, Alaska, navigating through persistent fog and rapidly dropping temperatures.0:13 Over an 11-day period, water temperatures fall from tropical levels to 11 degrees Celsius, forcing the crew to use a diesel heater and heavy clothing.21:07 The passage involves light winds requiring 48 hours of engine use, followed by a low-pressure system that provides 20 to 30 knots of downwind sailing.9:49 Visibility remains poor, and the crew relies on an AIS transponder to track nearby traffic, including a close-quarters encounter with a 19-knot freight ship that required a radio request for a course alteration.15:49 They maintain daily communication with another vessel heading to Seattle via an Iridium Go satellite phone.4:17 The crew manages energy consumption to preserve diesel for heating and monitors weather forecasts that shift frequently.10:13 As they approach Alaska, the crew notes the transition to longer daylight hours and the physical demands of cold-weather sailing compared to previous trade wind passages.21:33
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