A Lucky Escape | Ocean Catamaran Sailing – Sailing Florence Ep.202
BIG WAVES and being FORCED TO STEER BY HAND after systems failures onboard, are offset by the chance to SAVE THE LIFE of a turtle we found trapped in a fishing net, whilst sailing thousands of miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean.
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We have sailed over 60,000 ocean miles around the world including a complete circumnavigation on our own 37ft boat, Florence. After 9 years of experience sailing double handed on our boat, this series presents a new challenge and a chance to learn new skills. Join us as we share the highs, lows, and challenges of travelling around the world by boat, Sailing offshore across the Oceans and exploring remote locations.
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00:00 – Intro
00:53 – Saving a turtle at sea
06:58 – Hand steering with Broken Autopilot
12:55 – Squalls and big waves
22:35 – Next time
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