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Atlantic Crossing. Day 16
January 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1K views · Atlantic Ocean (Transatlantic crossing)
What this video covers
On day 16 of an Atlantic crossing from La Palma to Martinique, the crew encounters a heavy squall while maintaining speeds between 7.6 and 7.9 knots.0:45 The vessel sails with a Genoa, though the crew notes the sail requires a staysail at night to prevent instability.2:08 Sea states feature large, rolling swells, and the crew attempts to fish using a lure, which attracts a bird rather than a catch.4:39 Javi adjusts the mainsail, which shows signs of wear.4:00 The boat maintains a general heading of 266 degrees toward Martinique, though shifting winds force frequent course adjustments to stay near a dead-downwind angle.5:35 With approximately 800 miles remaining in the passage, the crew continues to manage sail trim and navigation in variable conditions.5:32
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