S4E1 Solo Atlantic Crossing: Sailing the Atlantic Ocean Alone in a 21ft Home built Sailboat Pt1
July 25, 2024 by Sailing Wave Rover | Language: EN Play Time: 00:16:30 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Wave Rover Embarks on Solo Atlantic Crossing
In this enthralling episode, we accompany Wave Rover as he sets sail on an extraordinary solo adventure across the Atlantic Ocean. Armed with his trusty 21ft home-built sailboat, Wave Rover departs from Virginia Beach and embarks on a quest to reach the Azores, a distance of 2,250 nautical miles.
A Gracious Send-Off
Wave Rover’s journey begins with a gracious and supportive send-off from Virginia Beach, a location that has generously hosted the sailboat and its crew. Friends, family, and supporters bid Wave Rover farewell, as excitement and anticipation build for this momentous undertaking.
Navigating to the Azores
The initial leg of the journey is fraught with challenges as Wave Rover navigates through the Virginia Beach area and its surrounding waters. With precise planning and careful execution, Wave Rover manages to pass safely through shallow canals and avoid potentially hazardous situations.
Preparing for the Open Ocean
In preparation for the open ocean, Wave Rover meticulously prepares the boat with essential equipment, including a newly constructed wind vane and a series of drogues. These crucial additions ensure that the vessel remains stable and manageable during extreme weather conditions.
Testing Trim Tab Self Steering
A key component of Wave Rover’s preparations is testing the trim tab self steering system. During an earlier leg of the journey, from Summerside to Port Hawkesbury, Wave Rover encounters difficulties with the self steering system, but eventually manages to get it working properly just as he enters the open ocean.
First Day at Sea
As Wave Rover’s voyage continues and the United States dips below the horizon, the sailboat heads towards its ultimate destination of the Azores. With a challenging first day under its belt, Wave Rover is now firmly committed to the adventure ahead.
The Journey Ahead
This episode marks only the beginning of an epic solo Atlantic Ocean crossing. With determination and skill, Wave Rover will navigate through treacherous waters, conquer challenging weather conditions, and ultimately reach his desired destination. Stay tuned to this exciting series for more thrilling tales from aboard Wave Rover.
After preparing the series drogue and some other last minute details I head off on the 2250 nautical mile passage to the Port of Horta in the Azores. A big shout out to Rick,his wife, and friends for sending me off in style.
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S4E1 Solo Atlantic Crossing: Sailing the Atlantic Ocean Alone in a 21ft Home built Sailboat Pt1 Locations
- Wave Rover's starting point in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. (36.8507,-75.9634)
- Port of Horta, Azores, Portugal, the intended destination for Wave Rover. (37.3258,-76.4903)
Sailing Wave Rover
Chapter 1 of Sailing Wave Rover (a 1979 Contessa 26)is all about how I rebuilt her from the keel up in 2018-19. After her launch in 2019 we (Wave Rover and me) embarked on a one year Atlantic circuit. We crossed the Atlantic twice and had some great adventures as can all be seen in the early episodes. The channel continues 20 Aug 2021 with the building of my new boat. Wave Rover hull #1 is a brand new 21foot design that has been designed by a Naval Architect. It encompasses all the things I require to fulfill the Wave Rover philosophy of keeping it small, strong, and safe. This as yet to be named craft is designed to complete a solo circumnavigation that I hope to start upon the completion of the building stage. Join me as I build and sail Wave Rover hull #1. Alan lives on Prince Edward Island , Canada My other channel is: Rover's Rest https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9k8PCCTlNyDzvYaef3Jekg Mailing address: 4526 Route 12, Richmond, PE, Canada, C0B 1Y0
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