Sailing alone across the Atlantic part 2 Adventures of an old Seadog. epi56
August 10, 2017 · 12 min · 125K views · North Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
Barry Perrins sails his boat, Shadi, solo across the North Atlantic Ocean toward Barbados.3:57 After departing the Cape Verdes and spending time in Mindelo, he maintains an average speed of 100 miles per day, covering the first half of the 2,500-mile journey in 10 days.5:54 The passage involves significant rolling in light winds and heavy swell, which causes the foresail to lose wind frequently.6:16 Perrins encounters lines of floating seaweed, likely in the Sargasso Sea, and navigates through tropical squalls that bring sudden rain and wind shifts.2:54 He monitors his progress by turning over his paper charts at the halfway point of the journey.4:27 To manage the heat, he shaves his beard and performs laundry by trailing items from the boat.5:45 He anticipates a total transit time of approximately 20 days, depending on weather conditions, and plans to meet a friend upon arrival in Barbados.6:26
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