Sailing in about 30 to 45 knots, squally but relatively comfortable. Still doing 6-7 knots boat speed through the water, with 45-50 degrees course over ground achieved when traveling above six knots. A good choice of sails to achieve the desired destination at noon. On other occassions when the wind is constantly over 50 knots the storm jib is lowered and the vessel sailed with a course over the ground of about 70-80 degrees off the wind. Without the aid of an engine a prudent seaman will be …
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December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
what a badass
December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
True, not that scary. Good experience though. I have sailed with 60+ knots of wind on the same yacht, close to land (the land is the scary bit). Planning ahead, knowing your actual coarse across the ground/course made good and monitoring for change is very important, especially on a yacht in sailing mode. Sailing in sixty knots requires many of the skills that square rigger sailors use on a daily basis, as 60 degrees off the wind, made good, is the best you can reasonably expect on a Chico 40.
December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Is that man in the boat alive? Or is he just as cool as a cucumber?
December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
looked pretty damn scairy to me, and you say that was smooth sailing?
December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
fantastico
December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
gilipollas
December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
You the pussy, you not there pathetic
December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
LAME
god damn pussys get your sails up
December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
You’ll be better prepared than those that have never sailed under storm sails.
December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Being a newbie, that’s about how we sail in 20 to 30kts hehe. Winter is coming so guess we’ll be learning!
December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Nice choice of sails, looks like it was about as comfortable a ride as you could get.
December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
A Hurricane is something I hope not to encounter again. I’ve just purchased a “Series Drouge” to help should we be that unlucky.
December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Great film! Good sailing. I was fighting a hurricane in Grand Banks with my 38 foot GibSea. I wish I had sails like you then…!!!
December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Great sailing in rough conditions. Well done. That takes some cajones!
December 4th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
out there in a boat that big lol no way !!