Things Wondrous Strange, and then Windmills | Ep. 328
In this episode we pick up where we last left off–in the middle of the ocean, approximately halfway between Buzzards Bay and the Chesapeake Bay, drifting with no wind. Light conditions persist for the next 36 hours until some solid southerlies finally show up ahead of a strong cold front. But before then we are met with all sorts of wonders, from a giant Fin Whale to a (yellowish) green flash!
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In this episode we pick up where we last left off--in the middle of the ocean, approximately halfway between Buzzards Bay and the Chesapeake Bay, drifting with no wind. Light conditions persist for the next 36 hours until some solid southerlies finally show up ahead of a strong cold front. But before then we are met with all sorts of wonders, from a giant Fin Whale to a (yellowish) green flash!
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HOW TO SAIL OCEANS ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-1981134
HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: https://maritimetees.net/search?q=how+to+sail+oceans
DONATE: https://www.paypal.me/KevinBoothby
WEBSITE: https://www.kevinboothbysailing.com
MUSIC: The Temple -- Kevin Boothby
VIDEO SOUNDTRACKS: https://soundcloud.com/user-177118317
CAMERAS:
Canon EOS 60D with EF 24-105mm L IS zoom lens
Go Pro Hero 9 Black
Go Pro Hero 12 Black
Go Pro Hero 13 Black
DRONE:
DJI Phantom 3 Professional
THE BOAT: Design: Gilmer 31; LOD 31', LWL 25', Beam 9.5', Draft 4.5', Displ. 13,600lbs
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