Sailing Into Oblivion · video

What this video covers

Jerome Rand and Sam Holmes discuss their experiences with long-distance sailing, equipment maintenance, and satellite communication. Rand plans to attempt a figure-eight circumnavigation of the North and South Atlantic to complete a goal interrupted by a previous boat failure.7:33 The two sailors compare satellite messaging plans, specifically noting the Garmin inReach subscription costs and the limitations of using automated weather routing software like PredictWind when boat polars are not perfectly tuned.15:01

Maintenance challenges include rusted motor mounts on Rand’s vessel, *Into Oblivion*, which cause excessive vibration and limit engine use.11:06 The conversation also covers wind vane installation, with Holmes noting the ease of mounting systems that use four-bolt articulating brackets without requiring tube modifications.1:01:46 For heavy weather, they discuss the risks of using drogues or sea anchors, specifically the danger of lines fouling the wind vane if not properly managed with a bridle.1:05:55 Rand emphasizes the importance of hove-to tactics for staying stationary offshore.1:07:19

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