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Atlantic Crossing: Azores-Mainland Voyage
July 19, 2026 · 4 min · 612 views · North Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
Javi reports on the second day of an Atlantic crossing from the Azores to the Iberian Peninsula.▶ 0:18 The crew maintains a speed of 7 knots on a close reach with full sail, despite experiencing unstable wind shifts during overnight squalls.▶ 0:18 These squalls caused the wind to oscillate between sides, though the low CAPE index meant the gusts remained manageable without requiring sail reduction.▶ 1:39 The vessel expects a period of light winds, necessitating a transition to motor-sailing with the mainsail while furling the genoa.▶ 2:16 A wind shift from the current southeast flow to a more favorable northeast breeze is anticipated by late evening.▶ 3:29 This northeast wind is expected to persist through the remainder of the passage, increasing in intensity as the boat approaches Cabo San Vicente.▶ 3:07 Real-time tracking for the voyage remains available via the PrebitWind link and the Garmin inReach device accessible through the channel’s homepage.▶ 3:27
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