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Middle of the Pacific Ocean - Sailing from Mexico to Hawaii | Episode 115
July 28, 2021 · 17 min · 18K views · Pacific Ocean
What this video covers
Erica and Warren are sailing a monohull across the Pacific Ocean from Mexico to Hawaii. The crew experiences light winds and frequent squalls, necessitating the nighttime takedown of an asymmetric spinnaker.11:19 To clear blue-footed boobies from the rigging, the crew uses a rope-based tool to swipe the birds off the halyards.1:58 The vessel, which weighs approximately 40 to 46 tons, maintains a steady pace despite the light wind conditions.8:55 The crew spends the passage reading, drawing, and playing the ukulele while adjusting to life at a constant heel.12:46 They attempt hand-line fishing from the cockpit, which sits five feet above the water, to supplement their food supply.6:40 The crossing remains manageable, with the crew preparing for a halfway-point celebration as they approach their destination.16:06
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