SAILING AT 45º SOUTH | 28 days from Australia - Ep. 11
July 25, 2024 · 33 min · 6K views · Southern Ocean (45°S)
What this video covers
A solo sailor navigating the Southern Ocean at 45°S encounters a severe storm with wind gusts reaching 56 knots.6:33 During the peak of the gale, the vessel sustains high speeds under a reefed genoa while battling confused, breaking seas.9:39 The autopilot struggles to maintain a heading in the shifting winds, requiring frequent manual adjustments and repairs on deck.5:34 The barometer drops to its lowest point of the voyage, signaling the intensity of the system before eventually rising as conditions moderate.6:45 Following the storm, the sailor reports 60 days of continuous solo sailing, with approximately 28 days remaining on the passage to Australia.25:15 Temperatures inside the cabin drop to 11°C, necessitating the use of an onboard heater.26:14 The sailor utilizes a satellite communication system to download weather maps and check email, noting that the connection frequently drops due to heavy boat motion.31:43 The system automatically resumes interrupted data transfers, though persistent signal loss occasionally halts the process.31:57
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