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#8 | Solo Sailing | Offshore Supply Vessel
November 22, 2022 · 4 min · 2K views · Aberdeen
What this video covers
Chris navigates 10 to 15 miles off the coast of Scotland near Aberdeen to exploit a predicted wind shift. He transitions the autopilot from wind vane mode to a fixed heading to safely pass through an offshore wind farm.0:33 The decision to hug the coastline aims to bypass a wind hole and round the northern corner of Scotland. While transiting the wind farm, he observes a jack-up vessel in 43 meters of water. The vessel features four support struts, which extend approximately 150 feet to the seabed, and carries multiple turbine blades and generator components on its deck. He notes the wind bending as forecast, confirming the tactical advantage of staying close to the land to maintain progress toward the northern headland.
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