Surprise, the genoa sail fell into the sea.
June 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1K views
What this video covers
Andre M Homem de Mello reports a failure of the genoa furler profile while sailing in the South Pacific Ocean near the 135-degree east meridian. The genoa sail fell into the water after the top swivel car jammed against a separated joint in the foil profile. To manage the situation, he hoisted the staysail and secured the genoa on deck. The repair required him to climb the mast, resulting in physical exhaustion and bruised hands from impacts against the mast in heavy seas. He monitors his position and weather patterns using an onboard computer, GPS, and barometers, while managing power consumption by keeping non-essential electronics and lights off. He tracks his progress toward the Brazilian coast, noting his current position is approximately 180 degrees opposite Ilhabela. The vessel remains in a period of relative calm following the incident.
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