GIRL SOLO SAILS for 6 DAYS OFFSHORE in HURRICANE season!!! [ep 80]
August 24, 2023 · 59 min · 2.1M views · Bahamas
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A solo sailor completes a 500-to-700-mile offshore passage from the Bahamas toward Puerto Rico, navigating through light winds, tropical depressions, and equipment failures.1:24 During the multi-day transit, the autopilot repeatedly disconnects due to loose wiring, requiring multiple recalibrations.8:13 Navigation lights fail, and a water hose leak causes an electrical shock when the sailor accidentally touches an AC wire while attempting repairs.25:06 The vessel runs out of propane mid-passage, forcing the crew to rely on pre-prepared cold meals.28:54 Starlink provides reliable weather and radar updates, which the sailor uses to monitor approaching squalls and adjust course.41:30 The boat encounters choppy seas and 25-to-30-knot winds near the Mona Passage, necessitating engine use and sail reefing to maintain progress toward the destination.54:34 The sailor emphasizes the importance of testing all critical systems, including navigation lights and fuel reserves, before departing on long solo passages.33:00
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