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Fighting to Stay Awake — DAY 2 / North Atlantic Crossing | Sailing Uma [Step 192.02]
October 5, 2019 · 13 min · 166K views · Newfoundland
What this video covers
During the second day of a North Atlantic crossing, the crew of Uma reefs the mainsail to two or three reefs in 15-knot winds to balance the boat for the Cape Horn wind vane.2:02 The adjustment prevents the boat from rounding up while maintaining a speed of 6.5 to 7 knots on a beam reach.11:39 Thick fog persists as the vessel exits the Labrador current, requiring the crew to rely on radar for collision avoidance while maintaining a watch schedule of three- to four-hour shifts.4:20 The crew manages fatigue by alternating sleep cycles and preparing a single, calorie-dense daily meal of soup and pasta.7:06 Despite the 2,000-mile open-ocean passage, the boat maintains a direct heading toward England with minimal course adjustments.8:19 The crew utilizes ginger beer to settle stomachs during the initial transition to the offshore watch rhythm.9:58
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