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Sailing The North Sea | Sailing Florence – Ep.183
July 5, 2024 · 22 min · 91K views
What this video covers
The 37-ft sailboat Florence sails 150 miles north from Lowestoft to Whitby, navigating the North Sea while dodging wind farms and oil rigs.0:26 During the 30-hour passage, the crew encounters 25-knot winds over the deck, necessitating a third reef in the mainsail.4:34 Steep, choppy seas caused by wind opposing the tide break the dinghy blocks on the foredeck, requiring subsequent epoxy repairs.9:03 The crew makes a brief detour into Filey Bay, noting that the area is tidally dependent and requires careful timing for entry.10:56 Upon reaching Whitby, the crew navigates a narrow, tidally dependent harbour entrance with strong cross-currents.13:35 The vessel remains moored in Whitby for several days to wait out persistent northerly winds, which would make an onward passage to Scotland uncomfortable and strain the boat.20:19 The crew emphasizes that passage planning along this coast requires balancing tidal windows for harbour access with sea state conditions and wind direction.20:48
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