Sailing in heavy weather & big waves 600 miles offshore (Pacific crossing pt. 4)

Описание: The wind has arrived. And with it, big seas, breaking gear, and real offshore sailing.

This episode picks up as conditions finally turn on. Heavy weather sailing, big waves, and the kind of motion that makes you very selective about when you go below. Along the way we’re joined by dolphins, whales, and seals—right before we finally call land ho.

For the tech-minded, there’s also a practical look at using Iridium satellite communications offshore to pull weather and stay connected when you’re well beyond cell range.

This is what the end of a passage really looks like—equal parts work, awe, and relief.

Watch the full series

▶️ Part 1
   • Pacific crossing on a Mason 63 (pt 1)  

▶️ Part 2
   • Catch and cook: Mahi Mahi out to sea!  (Pa...  

▶️ Part 3
   • Final leg of a 3300 miles Pacific Crossing...  

▶️ Part 4
   • Sailing in heavy weather & big waves 600 m...  

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Chapters

01:57 – Day 16: Good News / Bad News
03:54 – Day 17: Reefing Down
07:52 – Day 18: Iridium GO Tutorial
13:11 – Day 20: The Wind Arrives
17:47 – Day 21: Land Ho