Time for a Quick Trip in the Atlantic! EP#411
March 29, 2026 · 21 min · 19 views · Fort Pierce, Florida
Sailboat rides ocean waves under moonlit sky
What this video covers
Jerome Rand prepares his Westsail 32, *Mighty Sparrow*, for a solo offshore passage from Fort Pierce, Florida, into the Atlantic.0:54 He plans to depart on a Monday to capitalize on a specific weather window before a series of northerly winds makes the inlet impassable for several days.8:31 The transit strategy involves crossing the Gulf Stream and heading east to catch favorable wind shifts, avoiding the need for a fixed destination.8:58 Rand intends to perform final engine and rigging checks and complete provisioning before departure.12:15 If the weather window closes, he will remain at the dock to replace the boat's lower shrouds.16:45 The upcoming passage will serve as a test for recent boat repairs and an opportunity to practice celestial navigation.19:54 Future offshore updates will be uploaded via Starlink.18:04
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