ALMA Globe 5.80 Boat Tour: Niels Kamphuis | 163 Biggest Monkey NL - follow CG580 Youtube for more
December 22, 2024 · 16 min · 5K views
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Niels Kamphuis prepares his Globe 5.80, named ALMA, for a solo transatlantic crossing by prioritizing weight reduction and structural simplicity.0:26 The 194-centimeter-tall sailor built the boat in 730 hours, omitting a cabin sole and using a triangle-based mainsheet system instead of a traditional traveler to save weight.7:10 The deck layout features 3D sheeting angles, a South Atlantic servo-pendulum wind vane, and a figure-eight boom brake.2:12 Kamphuis utilizes a Jetboil for cooking and stores batteries in a forward watertight compartment.7:28 For navigation and safety, the boat carries a sextant, an Icom VHF, and an AIS unit.9:34 Kamphuis, a former civil engineer, previously attempted the race but withdrew due to work commitments.6:59 He plans to use an e-reader for entertainment during the passage and intends to sell the vessel upon completion of the event.13:34 The boat’s minimalist configuration distinguishes it from other Globe 5.80 entries, which are often outfitted for longer circumnavigations.15:13
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