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WE ARE SAILING ACROSS THE ATLANTIC | Bohemen Ep. 14 - Atlantic Crossing Part 1
December 10, 2020 · 24 min · 6K views · Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
The crew of the Bohemen departs Mindelo, Cape Verde, on a transatlantic passage toward St. Lucia.0:19 During the first five days of the crossing, the crew maintains an average speed of 6.4 knots in 15- to 20-knot winds.5:54 The voyage is marked by repeated mechanical and rigging failures, specifically involving the Blue Water Runner light-wind sail. The sail repeatedly tangles and falls into the water, requiring the crew to perform emergency repairs and climb the mast in heavy seas to clear the lines.15:13 After a block at the masthead fails, the crew decides to abandon the light-wind sail for the remainder of the passage, opting to continue with a more conservative sail configuration that maintains 5 knots in 9 knots of wind.21:10 The crew also reports intermittent issues with the long-range radio.20:32 Despite the exhaustion from constant boat motion and minimal sleep, the crew reports no seasickness.6:01
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