hey i'm thinking of sailing across the atlantic in a naudicat 52.5. i looked at a sawn but the lack of a pilothouse made me nervous. so i'm thinking i will get a naudicat. any thoughts on it? my crew will consist of myself and 2 others. i can get more crew if you feel it is necessary
Ya that was about 35 knots that day....We did see 55 - Had the Main semi furled, but after time, the 55 popped all of the Main out of the Boom..needless to say that was a complete shtshow. Trying to fix a furling boom mandrel in 55 knots, with the sail bagged out at the bottom, and the boat fully heeled over...rip in the main...Typical though of Ocean Sailing !
how long does it usually take to sail across the atlantic.. from the US to lets say the UK. and also western europe. please get back to me. and is it dangerous? and can you make money by joining a crew to sail across the atlantic?
We were doing a race that was trying to break the Schooner "Atlantic" s 100 year record set in 1905, of 10 days. Most of the race we had light winds, so we were took roughly 14 days, though Maximus and Mari Cha IV did it in 8 or 9 days. It can be dangerous like all offshore sailing, but not really. Yachts are often looking for paid crew, I believe there are some websites for that, tho I'm not sure. Good Luck.
Sailing in any ocean is dangerous and unpredictable. Read about the Tami Oldham Ashcraft experience. The movie plays on Investigation Discovery channel called, ESCAPED. It is at the least a must see!!
@schymcgee Sailing is not dangerous, nor is it unpredictable. Reaching your destination by sail is entirely dependent upon the resolve and competence of the crew.
can't you handle your camera more steadily ?…
Good God ! You sail on a luxury yacht.
By the way, had you a good old reefing system you wouldn't have run into such trouble.
That's why so many all year blue water salors stick to them : a bit of work each time but less hassle that can turn trouble into danger.
vincent7520 5 months ago
hey i'm thinking of sailing across the atlantic in a naudicat 52.5. i looked at a sawn but the lack of a pilothouse made me nervous. so i'm thinking i will get a naudicat. any thoughts on it? my crew will consist of myself and 2 others. i can get more crew if you feel it is necessary
snowballthegreycat 7 months ago
Mmm love that boat
tobiasverdonck 1 year ago
that looks fun :D
sleepylafiel 1 year ago
Ya that was about 35 knots that day....We did see 55 - Had the Main semi furled, but after time, the 55 popped all of the Main out of the Boom..needless to say that was a complete shtshow. Trying to fix a furling boom mandrel in 55 knots, with the sail bagged out at the bottom, and the boat fully heeled over...rip in the main...Typical though of Ocean Sailing !
Stellings4 1 year ago
how long does it usually take to sail across the atlantic.. from the US to lets say the UK. and also western europe. please get back to me. and is it dangerous? and can you make money by joining a crew to sail across the atlantic?
TilderyKoadil 3 years ago
We were doing a race that was trying to break the Schooner "Atlantic" s 100 year record set in 1905, of 10 days. Most of the race we had light winds, so we were took roughly 14 days, though Maximus and Mari Cha IV did it in 8 or 9 days. It can be dangerous like all offshore sailing, but not really. Yachts are often looking for paid crew, I believe there are some websites for that, tho I'm not sure. Good Luck.
Stellings4 3 years ago
@Stellings4
Yes ! Great boat !
Which gauge is the wind ? You seem to be approx on a beam reach in 35 knts making 9-10.
But the rolled jib and the bimini ?! Ts, ts, no, no, skipper !
bobsopera 1 year ago
Sailing in any ocean is dangerous and unpredictable. Read about the Tami Oldham Ashcraft experience. The movie plays on Investigation Discovery channel called, ESCAPED. It is at the least a must see!!
schymcgee 2 years ago
@schymcgee Sailing is not dangerous, nor is it unpredictable. Reaching your destination by sail is entirely dependent upon the resolve and competence of the crew.
fernando5821 2 years ago
thats 45-55 knots, on a Swan 112. The boat handled it like a Champ
Stellings4 3 years ago
@Stellings4 A Swan 112! You God-damned lucky bastard!!!!!
fernando5821 2 years ago 3
cooking
ORIGINALpipTV 3 years ago
nice winds!
flyinhigh 3 years ago