Sailing Nova Vitavideo
SAILING from Dun Laoghaire, IRELAND to Dale, WALES
December 15, 2024 · 15 min · 2K views · Irish Sea
What this video covers
Nova Vita departs Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, for a 111-mile passage to Dale, Wales, completing the transit in 24 hours.14:30 The crew experiences light, inconsistent winds and shifting directions, necessitating significant engine use for approximately 50 percent of the journey.14:30 During the passage, the boat’s log fails, forcing the crew to calculate wind speed by adding six knots of boat speed to the apparent wind readings.4:43 The route passes through the races near the Bishops and Clerks rocks and between the islands of Skokholm and Skomer.12:06 Upon arrival at the Dale anchorage in Milford Haven, the crew displays a Q flag to await customs clearance.14:21 The passage involves three-hour watch rotations and encounters with dolphins near the Welsh coast.6:40 Despite the light conditions, the crew maintains a preference for sailing over motoring when possible.9:08
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