#26 Just the 2 of Us - Pacific Ocean - Chile to Alaska - The Vertical Hour
May 24, 2026 · 50 min · 2K views · Pacific Ocean
What this video covers
Two sailors managing a long-distance passage from Valdivia, Chile, to Alaska across the Pacific Ocean are refining their two-person watch system and maintenance routines. Currently at 19 degrees south latitude, the crew balances 16-hour active workdays—including professional commitments and boat repairs—with a split-watch schedule.1:14 They divide the night into two shifts, allowing each person roughly seven hours of sleep, though they struggle to maintain consistent rest due to the physical demands of boat maintenance and the stress of transitioning from land-based life.6:18 To improve safety and efficiency, they installed a remote control for the autopilot and a repeater at the chart table, allowing them to adjust the course from inside the cabin.22:10 Despite losing one solar panel and experiencing inconsistent performance from their hydrogenerator and wind generator, they have consumed only 20% of their 750-liter deck fuel supply over the first 10 days of the voyage.25:02 The crew emphasizes that while the transition to a two-person rhythm is challenging, the current favorable weather allows them to address outstanding repairs like cabin leaks.9:52
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