#12 Weather · Party? · Strategy to follow - Vertical Time
April 15, 2026 · 30 min · 2K views · Océano Índico
What this video covers
The crew of a sailing vessel currently crossing the Indian Ocean reports reaching the halfway point of their voyage, having logged 13,573 miles since departing Castellón de la Plana four months ago.1:38 They maintain speeds between 8 and 12 knots by navigating along the edge of a weather system, staying north of severe southern ocean swells while avoiding windless zones.1:58 The strategy involves constant monitoring of weather data to optimize speed and comfort, keeping the vessel near the 44th and 45th parallels.4:06 The crew manages frequent gybes, a maneuver requiring approximately 30 minutes to adjust the Yankee headsail, the spinnaker pole, and the mainsail rigging, including the running backstays and preventers.14:27 Rapid eastward progress results in a time zone shift of one hour every three days, complicating daily routines and medication schedules.12:52 Scientific operations continue with daily DNA sampling and periodic collection of microplastic and plankton data, which are automatically uploaded to the project website.28:44
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