Sailing Jibsea · video

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A custom Antarctic 45 aluminum sailboat, *Jibsea*, completes a five-day shakedown passage from Panama toward Florida during hurricane season.0:15 The crew experiences heavy upwind conditions, with 20-knot winds and short, choppy seas causing significant discomfort and seasickness during the first three days.4:47 The vessel maintains speeds of 6.5 to 7.5 knots while beating into the wind.5:45 Technical issues include a clicking sound in the autopilot’s direct drive unit, which the crew mitigates by applying slight manual pressure to the wheel.12:40 The boat’s alarm system triggers at 30 degrees of heel, signaling a need to reef.7:55 Power management remains stable, with solar arrays recharging the 420-amp battery bank to 100% daily.14:04 By day five, the crew deploys a furling staysail to increase speed and comfort in calmer conditions.16:19 The passage concludes with the crew facing an unidentified engine noise that threatens their ability to motor the remaining distance.22:18

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