Sailing at Night (and St Barths adventure) Ep. 27
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Here are some Tips to Night Sailing. Sailing at night requires some special skills. This episode features instructors Marco and James sailing on an Island Adventure course between Antigua and St Barths, involving a total passage duration of 15 hours, sailing through the night. For live Q&A each month and SV swag, link to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingvirgins 1. Boat Preparation (incl safety requirements) - 0:25 2. Food - 0:52 3. Seasickness - 01:05 4. Ships Log - 01:34 5. Deck Vests & Tethers - 02:00 6. Passage Plan (incl safe haven) - 02:14 - link to Episode 24 on Passage Planning: https://youtu.be/cMuQQuoOwHI 6. Sail Plan - 02:56 7. Scheduling Watches - 03:37 8. Night Vision (incl traffic) - 04:12 9. Nav Lights - 05:16 10. When to Wake Skipper (ie. if you miss your mom) - 05:36 Thanks Forrest Ladkin (instagram: @forrest_ladkin) for all the shooting and editing, and for being an all-round legend. BTW people, Forrest uses a GH5 and a shotgun mic. Music Credits (00:02) Sunday Strut by Cody G (05:15) Fuersattel by Boozoo Bajou (08:20) Baby I'm Yours by Breakbot You can find these songs and more in our Sailing Virgins Spotify playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NFfa0vFC4aZuZL94hJK9c?si=cK32jeJBTAywyRUQJaEMkg
-Phones, IPADs have a night mode make sure all crew switch that on
-Some head torches have a orange and red combo
The orange is great for chart work without spoiling your night vision.