When a sailboat is embarking on a long voyage, for example, crossing the Atlantic, having meteorological support on land is an additional guarantee that can contribute to safety. In this chapter, we’ll discuss some considerations regarding the information this support team analyzes and sends to the sailboat; and we’ll also watch some videos of a real-life case of this type of support.
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Using the BLUETTI AC 180 portable power station onboard an ocean-going sailboat, including a description of the onboard installation, charging methods, multiple-purpose onboard use during a cruise, and a final evaluation. Includes a descriptive video and a discount coupon for this equipment.
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Considerations for maintaining a sailboat’s steering system (inspection, lubrication, component replacement, etc.). Descriptive video of an example of a failure in this system, in which one of the sheaves guiding the cables from the wheel to the quadrant comes loose, as well as its resolution and testing.
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Considerations regarding the battery storage compartment on a sailboat and the battery boxes themselves. Requirements that battery boxes must meet, and photos of an example of a handmade battery box.
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Esperanza Pérez Pérez-Crespo is a sailor and, as an ocean-going sailor, has sailed halfway around the world. In 2006, she became the first Spanish woman to sail solo across the Atlantic, a story she chronicles in her book “Alone with the Atlantic.” In this interview, Esperanza does not recount her experience on this great adventure.
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