Northern Brees Ep 13 - Scotland to Northern Ireland. A new speed record for us, and lessons....
December 14, 2023 · 16 min · 2K views · Ballycastle
What this video covers
A 42-foot monohull, *Northern Brees*, encountered unexpected 28.6-knot winds and turbulent tidal rips while rounding Fairhead, Northern Ireland, during a passage from Scotland.4:58 The crew, caught with full sail up, reached a record speed of 14.6 knots before the mainsail jammed on the mast slides and the headsail required winching to furl.5:16 The vessel successfully entered Ballycastle harbor by rafting off another boat, though the mainsail landed on deck after the starboard lazy jacks failed.4:46 The crew later repaired the lazy jacks with assistance from local sailors.5:50 The incident occurred because the crew assumed the cliffs would provide a wind shadow, failing to account for the slope behind the headland that accelerated the wind.14:57 The crew learned to reef sails before rounding unknown headlands, regardless of current comfort levels.15:17 Ballycastle provided a base for repairs and local tourism, including visits to the Bonamargi friary and local pubs.6:34
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