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Quiet and Calm Life at Sea Day 5 Crossing the North Atlantic | EE 118
June 30, 2023 · 39 min · 674K views · North Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
On day five of a North Atlantic passage, the crew of a cruising sailboat maintains a steady pace while navigating light winds and calm seas.2:47 To avoid a developing low-pressure system, the vessel initially steered east before tacking south to intercept a favorable wind band.7:35 The crew monitors seven different weather models to plan their route toward the Azores, adjusting their course to stay within the predicted wind field.5:29 During the calm conditions, the crew performs routine maintenance, including checking hydraulic fluid levels and conducting laundry.10:17 The boat remains on an upwind tack, averaging approximately four to five knots.3:08 The crew utilizes radar to track nearby vessels and maintains a rotating watch schedule to manage fatigue.32:41 The passage highlights the benefits of having a three-person crew for maintaining sleep shifts and morale during extended time at sea.25:17
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