Expedition Evans · video

What this video covers

On day 11 of an Atlantic Ocean passage, the crew of a cruising sailboat encounters a fouled propeller after a miscommunication during a heave-to maneuver.3:22 A fishing line wraps around the prop, necessitating an underwater inspection and removal to prevent potential damage should the engine be required in an emergency.1:40 A crew member enters the water to clear the line while the boat remains becalmed in calm, 84-degree water.8:25 The crew also reports a minor equipment failure involving a boom vang control line block that broke under tension.23:12 Despite initial projections of a 12-day transit, the passage continues beyond that timeframe due to shifting wind conditions, with the crew maintaining a daily vlogging schedule using Starlink connectivity.31:53 The vessel remains on track for the Azores, with upcoming weather forecasts indicating a transition to downwind sailing.25:52

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