Sailing in a 50 KNOT STORM...and into a reef! [RED SEAS]
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We replace our halyard at anchor - https://youtu.be/4rXx3sp2Kjk
🌊 Sailing In Storms and into a Reef
The Pacific Ocean doesn’t play games. In this episode [Ep188], we set sail from the remote Cook Islands only to face challenges that test both our boat and ourselves — increasing waves, heightening winds and no land in sight. With 500 miles of open ocean ahead, we have no choice but to push south for safety.
This is offshore sailing at its rawest. Remote islands, unpredictable seas, and decisions that could make or break the passage. Will we make it before the weather closes in?
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🌍 In This Episode
Departing a remote atoll 🌴
Battling 3-4m Pacific swells 🌊
Sailing 9-10 knots through the night 🌙
The race to safety before the storm hits ⚡
If you’ve ever dreamed of blue-water passages, remote islands, or the freedom of life at sea — this one’s for you.
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⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 The weather isn't looking good
01:00 We need to head South
03:21 Waves are building
06:21 We almost lost it
07:44 I don't like this
10:38 The storm hits us
14:05 Even our safety stop isn't safe
18:13 We are so far away from anywhere (and no help is coming)
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