#29 Life Onboard Rhythm · Repairs - The Vertical Hour
June 3, 2026 · 28 min · 1K views · Océano Pacífico
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat *Rhythm* is currently navigating the Pacific Ocean at approximately 4 degrees latitude and 106 degrees longitude, maintaining an average speed of 7 to 9 knots.1:07 Facing high temperatures and light trade winds, the sailors have removed the spinnaker pole to adjust their course toward 130 degrees west, aiming to avoid potential hurricane activity in the region.2:14 The vessel is currently operating without battens in the mainsail, a configuration the crew reports has reduced sail noise and wear during downwind sailing.14:29
Maintenance tasks performed during the passage include repairing the spinnaker and its sock with fiberglass.7:40 Pending repairs include replacing the generator's silent blocks, servicing the watermaker, tightening the Bimini, and securing loose guardrail stanchions.10:19 The crew also plans to replace a lost UHF antenna and a mast-mounted camera before attempting the Northwest Passage.12:22 The owners emphasize the necessity of accepting frequent equipment failures and decision-making errors as inherent to long-term cruising.11:29
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