MAKING MEN OUT OF BOYS - Sailing and Swimming in Shark Infested Waters.
May 17, 2020 · 18 min · 2K views · St. Francis Bay
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Nino completes a passage from St. Francis Bay to Mossel Bay, South Africa, navigating the Indian Ocean while managing seasickness and a lack of autopilot.1:13 The crew hand-steers for over 24 hours, maintaining a course of 295 degrees while beating into the wind at 50 degrees before transitioning to a wing-on-wing configuration.3:55 During the transit, the crew executes a gybe and secures the boom with a preventer line to prevent accidental movement.14:06 The passage involves managing crew fatigue and nausea, with discussions regarding the use of Valoid suppositories as a remedy for seasickness.6:06 Despite the presence of seals and the crew's apprehension regarding sharks, members of the crew swim in 100-meter-deep water 25 miles offshore.7:33 The trip concludes with the crew catching and eating tuna.16:26 The experience highlights the necessity of persistence and teamwork when sailing offshore with inexperienced crew members.
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