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The Unforgiving North Pacific: Our Toughest Challenge Yet.
October 21, 2025 · 15 min · 18K views · Oahu
What this video covers
The 80-foot classic yacht Latifa, designed by William Fyfe III, is currently navigating a 6,000-mile passage from Honolulu to Washington.0:57 To reach the mainland, the crew must sail north against easterly trade winds to clear the North Pacific high-pressure system before turning east to catch the prevailing westerlies.2:29 During the first week, the vessel maintained a close-hauled point of sail in 20 to 30 knots of wind, resulting in significant water over the deck and damp conditions below.6:36 As the boat crossed 30 degrees north, temperatures dropped, and the crew transitioned from tropical conditions to colder, grey weather.7:56 By day eight, the wind shifted aft of the beam, allowing the crew to ease sheets and sail downwind in flatter seas.13:56 The vessel continues to make progress toward the Pacific Northwest, with approximately 2,000 miles remaining in the journey.12:17
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