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are you KIDDING?! a DEVASTATING ending to a 3 day sail! (Ep 276)
February 29, 2024 · 28 min · 325K views
What this video covers
The crew of the 50-ft catamaran Zatara decides to delay their entry into the Exumas by drifting offshore overnight to avoid a dangerous tide-against-wind scenario at the reef cuts.6:02 After successfully navigating the cut the following morning, they prioritize a 48-hour weather window to reach Miami, Florida, by February 1st.13:46 While crossing the Bahama Bank, the crew uses Navionics to follow a previously recorded track to avoid shallow-water bombies.15:22 During the final leg of the passage, the crew fails to adjust the asymmetrical spinnaker as the wind shifts, causing the sail to flog and tear beyond repair.19:12 The captain notes that the incident occurred while he was napping and the crew on watch failed to monitor the wind angle or take the sail down in time.18:48 The damaged sail represents an $8,000 loss.23:32 Proactive monitoring of wind shifts and sail trim is essential to prevent catastrophic gear failure during offshore passages.
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