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HEADING FOR THE AZORES: the first days of sailing
September 7, 2025 · 33 min · 6K views · Vigo
What this video covers
A couple departs Vigo, Spain, for an 800-nautical-mile passage to the Azores, intending to stop at Santa Maria and São Miguel.▶ 7:54 The crew prepares the boat by topping off 500 liters of water and checking rigging, though they note limited experience with the vessel since its launch the previous July.▶ 8:37 During the first two days, the sailors encounter significant discrepancies between actual conditions and the Windy app, experiencing both extended periods of calm and unexpected 25-knot gusts.▶ 18:20 The boat struggles with light winds, often making only 1 to 3 knots, while heavy fog and humidity soak the deck and equipment.▶ 19:32 During a night watch, the crew encounters 2-meter swells and gusty conditions that cause the boat to heel sharply, prompting them to deploy a staysail and take two reefs in the mainsail to improve stability and comfort.▶ 24:14 The passage includes navigating around commercial shipping traffic at night.▶ 22:37 The crew prioritizes a conservative, under-canvassed sail plan to maintain crew comfort and prevent excessive heeling.▶ 11:57
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