Contessa 32 - A Winter Yacht Delivery from Falmouth to Swansea. A challenging trip on a great boat!
December 16, 2024 · 9 min · 28K views · Swansea Marina
What this video covers
A Contessa 32 completes a winter delivery from Falmouth to Swansea, navigating the southern coast of the United Kingdom in mid-December.0:35 The crew departs Falmouth, passing Pendennis Castle and rounding Land's End while sailing downwind.0:43 Conditions shift as the vessel turns to harden up against an easterly wind, forcing the crew to manage heavy seas and cold, wet conditions during an overnight passage.6:34 The boat carries two reefs in the mainsail and a partially furled genoa to handle the wind.2:33 The transit concludes with the vessel navigating to a mooring buoy off Mumbles before entering the lock at Swansea Marina.7:38 The delivery highlights the contrast between favorable downwind sailing and the physical challenges of beating into wind and waves in winter conditions. The owner gains experience in helming and managing a small, manageable yacht during a demanding offshore passage.8:23
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