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HUGE WHALE ALMOST FLIPS SMALL BOAT [Ep. 28]
February 9, 2024 · 25 min · 12K views · Magdalena Bay
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran Supernova encounters multiple humpback whales while exploring Mag Bay, Mexico, in a dinghy. One whale repeatedly bumps and lifts the dinghy from beneath for approximately 10 minutes, prompting nearby whale-watching operators to intervene.3:57 Following the encounter, the crew prepares for a 24-hour passage south to Cabo to avoid incoming weather.8:01 Before departing, they clear a fouled paddle wheel on the speed log, noting significant marine growth on the hull.11:44 During the passage, the crew manages the mainsail, jib, and staysail in light winds, experimenting with boom height and outhaul adjustments to improve sail deployment.18:50 They maintain a broad reach, utilizing a preventer on the mainsail to avoid accidental jibes while sailing downwind.25:16 Despite light winds extending the transit time, the crew monitors their VMG and considers the trade-offs between running straight downwind versus zigzagging to optimize speed.25:21
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