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Preparation for the big voyage #214 @XTripSailing Sailing
July 18, 2025 · 42 min · 9K views
What this video covers
A solo sailor prepares for an upcoming offshore voyage by replacing old sails and organizing deck lines on a sailboat in the Baltic Sea. After applying seven layers of antifouling paint in a shipyard, the sailor departs Warnemünde for Stralsund to collect new sails, citing the need for reliable equipment for Atlantic conditions. During the transit, the sailor navigates the coastal waters near Hiddensee and Barhöft, managing wind speeds between 7 and 21 knots. The vessel, equipped with a wind vane steering system, encounters challenges with a fouled speed log and a broken lazy bag line that snagged in the spreaders. Despite planning to reach Stralsund, the sailor decides to anchor off the west side of Hiddensee to avoid motoring against unfavorable winds, opting to complete the final leg the following day. The trip highlights the necessity of replacing aging sails before long-distance passages and the importance of managing deck line clutter to improve safety and efficiency.
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