EP#390 Low Input Mode Achieved
November 23, 2025 · 59 min · 218 views
What this video covers
Jerome Rand, sailing his Westsail 32, Sparrow, navigates toward Florida while managing light winds and an uncomfortable swell.0:19 To maintain progress, he motors through periods of calm, noting that the boat’s heavy helm limits the effectiveness of his small tiller pilot in anything but flat seas.3:42 He recently performed an oil change and addressed a battery drain issue, which he traced to an overactive refrigerator setting that prevented the batteries from reaching a full charge.26:55 Rand monitors a looming weather system expected to bring 25-knot winds from the northeast, forcing him to balance his route to ensure he reaches the inlet before the conditions deteriorate.6:38 He utilizes a small, older blade jib for better sail shape in light air and continues to rely on Starlink for weather routing while maintaining a low-input lifestyle during the passage.14:00 He is currently positioned approximately 300 miles east of the Abacos, adjusting his strategy to avoid being trapped by high-pressure bands.44:55
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