A 280 Mile Sailing Passage More Dangerous Than Cape Horn? [Ep. 137]

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7 ай бұрын

We sail across a stretch of water which may be more feared than Cape Horn! Even huge ships don't venture here in bad weather. We find out why as we deal with huge waves and broken gear!
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Gulfo de Penas translates in English to the Gulf of Sorrows, known as such because of the number of widows it creates. This challenging stretch of water forces our small sailboat to go between huge southern ocean waves, strong currents, and towering rocks on the lee shore.
Many ships have been wrecked here, including the famous shipwreck and mutiny of the HMS Wager. We sailed by Wager Island and the locaition of this amazing story as we enter the treacherous waters of the gulf in the middle of the night.
We battle huge waves left over from a southern ocean storm which cause our mainsail preventer to break and gives Kate a bad case of seasickness. This is truly the most difficult part of sailing the fjords of Chilean Patagonia.
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@99Moonbeam 7 ай бұрын

As my 98 year old Mother use to say when we were off on the boat. "Watch the Winds" Great story, I hope you have a book of this adventure in your plans.

@ChileExpatFamily 7 ай бұрын

Wow what a small world. I listened to the voice of my friend Felipe I believe as you were talking on the radio. He is a retired admiral from the Chilean Navy who pilots those big ships on a rotating basis through the area you are sailing. Of course he speaks English but you probably know that. I spent 4 years navigating submarines. So I have a little time at sea. Jim in Chile

@jillianswaine4298 7 ай бұрын

That is AMAZING!

@nickviner1225 6 ай бұрын

Or under it!!!

@ChileExpatFamily 6 ай бұрын

@@nickviner1225 mostly under but I was senior look out on the surface. So I spent a lot of time standing watch in hurricane and Sevier weather both north and south. Scary but cool too. Jim

@janjazwiecki6217 7 ай бұрын

The videos just keep getting better and better. Everyone that is asking for more sailing with actual sound will like this one. Beautiful!

@SaltySailor5050 7 ай бұрын

You guys are one of the very few youtubers I would do blue water sailing with. Great boat too and well equipped and maintained. I’m sure Kate is feeling bette now!

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment!

@user-ef9fd7fv5f 7 ай бұрын

Sick as a dog, too and still steering! You're a TROOPER, Kate!

@markbennett9787 7 ай бұрын

So sorry that one of you is seasick but at least you stuck it out on the helm which is the best thing to do to cope with the problem Well done , you are such a good team.

@WillN2Go1 7 ай бұрын

Terrific sea sickness camera work. You really capture the kind of this and that condition that causes sea sickness. I started to feel it. I'm sorry you had to suffer through that. Of course you know it isn't the biggest waves that cause sea sickness, it's just a bad combination. I used to laugh about it in my kayak. I'd paddle 10 minutes past the breakwater and uh oh, I better turn around . 45 minutes later, weak as a kitten, I'm slowly slowly inching towards the breakwater.... Groan barf laugh paddle, groan barf laugh paddle.... Inside the sea wall? cured. Sea sickness is horrible and ridiculous. Don't worry, you'll feel fine when you reach Lima....

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

Hopefully we didn't make you too seasick! And the camera never does the waves and swell justice... Kayaking sounds even tougher! No where else to go but in the small boat!

@nickviner1225 6 ай бұрын

When you feel seasick you think you are going to die.........Then your wish you could!

@stubby2822 7 ай бұрын

Thats why you all are the best. It started out in very intense conditions with Kate having to function being that seasick. I have mentioned before about her grit and toughness and it's on full display. It ended very calm and peaceful. Keep having fun, stay warm and stay safe. Bill

@harrysheffield624 7 ай бұрын

Well done chaps - very pleased you arrived without incidents.

@chefjono 7 ай бұрын

Good going guys. You are not alone.

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@thx1168 7 ай бұрын

The ocean is not big enough for the all of us! 😁 Good job, loved the music

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words :)

@nancygladieux7598 7 ай бұрын

I love this video. I felt bad for Katie trying to get the job done while feeling sea sick. Great footage. Roxy looked happy to be on solid ground too

@kathynaughton7689 7 ай бұрын

You guys are so impressive! Such great sailing footage, thank you for sharing.

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@TheSWRProject 7 ай бұрын

Well done Kate.... Well done all three of you...! Be Safe... 🙏

@cherylweso 7 ай бұрын

God bless you Kate! I almost got sick watching the waves and water! No way could I do what you do! 💕💕💕💕

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

Thanks guys! Life is full of amazing and tough days no matter what you do!

@lenwhatever4187 7 ай бұрын

I never feel ill so long as I am standing outside. My wife says I smile a lot too, even when it's rough. Only time I have been sick on a boat we were in a calm anchorage and it had more to do with what I ate.... seems I can only handle so much garlic. Glad you made through as always.

@PeterJ_Vids 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video. You are such a strong and courageous sailor to work through sea sickness. The footage was beautiful and so happy you ended it standing on solid ground. May God be with you both.

@Digiphex 7 ай бұрын

That washing machine action out there requires a true sailor. You wear that accolade well.

@Ed-ip2sg 7 ай бұрын

Nice! You guys are bold!

@oneparticularharbor144 7 ай бұрын

Wow amazing- don’t forget to spread some tacks out on deck in case of late night visitors!

@nickviner1225 6 ай бұрын

So you have read Slocoum too.

@AKBoaterChad 7 ай бұрын

Rough passage, but nice video. Proof that good storytelling is more important than heavy producing. The challenges of sea sickness and rough seas made for a very tense story that had me hanging on with you all the way to safe anchorage.

@cindy6479 7 ай бұрын

My dad was really sick with chemo the doctor told me if you will give him a couple of olives to just hold in his mouth, the nausea will pass. I don’t know if it would help you, but it sure helped my dad.

@ChileExpatFamily 7 ай бұрын

Summer in Chile! Cool and wet and windy but beautiful and wild too and oh so clean! Jim in Chile

@waynefee1561 7 ай бұрын

So good to see you 2 have a cuddle means so much. I often think of my departed wife and feel a little sad that i didn't give her more cuddles. Love your show.

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Hope the episodes bring you joy!

@nealchristensen1793 7 ай бұрын

There isn't know stopping us attitude ! I'm sure you have seen worst conditions! Kate is tough as nail but sea sick my heart goes out to you ! Thank you !

@kf1645 7 ай бұрын

As someone who also gets violently seasick, I can relate. You are a real trooper Kate. Just keep dreaming of the tropical paradise.

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

My people! Haha thanks!

@joseerazevedo 7 ай бұрын

When wind, currents and waves don't match we're on the way to an ugly sailing day... Sorry for your sea sickness, Kate, but it was perfectly natural to some due to the conditions. At least you made it with minimal problems to the Sweet Ruca. Nice! Curiosity: does Roxy ever gets sick? Fair winds, see you next week!

@MrHarr13 7 ай бұрын

I was a professional mariner retired and amateur sailor and you guys rock. So nice to see real sailors.Thanks for a great video.

@nickviner1225 6 ай бұрын

Ditto Here Well done you three.

@migaguiar 7 ай бұрын

Best Sailing channel … actually best proper real Sailing channel ! Love it

@nickviner1225 6 ай бұрын

Oh SO true.

@thelivingbranch 7 ай бұрын

thank you from missouri - i have been reading capt cook and these videos help in a way to see what the world is about and the danger of the sea - the team work is nice to see

@johnlawrence7268 7 ай бұрын

Interesting video yet again. Your gybe technique is safe and seaman-like. The best cure for seasickness is to stand under a tree! 😂

@AngusJohnson-ei1kk 7 ай бұрын

This passage you are on right now ,for me probably the best of sailing hands down . Thank you for sharing as I take notes on how you are attacking these sea. You two could use a much earned R&R Angus SV Violet Walters

@sailinggizmo 7 ай бұрын

Wow, nice to check back in and see that your adventures are continuing!

@cestmoi1262 7 ай бұрын

I had planned on having lunch after viewing this video but I think I will delay that by at least half an hour till my stomach settles, LOL.

@jonathanscott550 7 ай бұрын

wow really enjoying your adventure. And those were some big waves. Glad you mad it to safe anchorage, Catch you next video.

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@user-ef9fd7fv5f 7 ай бұрын

Love you Roxy!

@richardstever3242 7 ай бұрын

What was all the barking about? "Get me to shore...I've had enough!"

@tom7o18 7 ай бұрын

You 3 are amazing, we your vicarious crew enjoy sailing with you, thanks for all your hard work sailing and your videos.

@RiDankulous 7 ай бұрын

I recently saw a guy surfing one of the biggest waves ever surfed off the coast of Portugal: 85 feet they say. It's amazing how high waves can get.

@jonunya3128 7 ай бұрын

your adventure is truly epic. just amazing. thanks for having me along.

@robertmassmann228 7 ай бұрын

Glad to see you made to safe anchorage. Safe travels going forward on your journey.

@sergioguzman8846 7 ай бұрын

muy buen cruce del golfo de penas ...sergio

@e.rickhudson 7 ай бұрын

Totally feel for you with sea sickness. I served in the navy and never had one day of sea sickness, until I went sailing in the pacific and I was sick for about 18 hours and I was eating ondansetron like skittles. The pacific will make cry, curse and beg forgiveness in no time. Best to you two

@davestelling 3 ай бұрын

Ondansetron, good stuff. Works for me 99.9% of the time...

@user-ef9fd7fv5f 7 ай бұрын

So sorry, Kate! I could have heaved too, just thinking about it!

@braddobson2060 7 ай бұрын

Very good video. I hope you are feeling better

@bernhardkloepper7482 7 ай бұрын

incredibly film making sea state sailing bravo 👍 thank you both 😊 amazing kudos academy ward s nod 😊

@donmorgan8980 7 ай бұрын

Thanks again for another fascinating look at your adventure. Amazing! Give Roxy a hug for me.

@Arizonaman30 7 ай бұрын

Awesome. Sooooooo beautiful down there I'm jealous. Keep crushing it! ,😃

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@davidwarnes5158 7 ай бұрын

Awsome , clip on . !!!!

@steveking6204 7 ай бұрын

Great video yet again... Wonderful. In real time you're headed back south! Didn't expect that...

@user-uf1cm3to7m 7 ай бұрын

Another grand adventure, the creeking of the boat are both cozy and spooky at the same time, thanks for sharing your life with us ❤ 🌬️☃️🎄🎄🎄

@FernandoOliveira-oy4gy 7 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about the seasickness, Kate. But I tell you what, the soundtrack agreed with the way you were feeling. 😅 Nice video, brave hearts. Y’all rock!

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@bernhardkloepper7482 7 ай бұрын

ocean waves current waves lee waves in the mix “ confucius “ at its best awesomeness cheers Bernhard -:)) Toronto ontario ❤ thku your courageous film making just spectacular

@rainfinger 7 ай бұрын

As usual great video!

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@alanfairclough3427 7 ай бұрын

Let me know when you get to Valdivia. You will be our guests.

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

That sounds wonderful!

@KevCampbell 7 ай бұрын

Those were some big seas! Have most of the vessels you’ve spoken with been as polite and professional as we heard here?

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin! It was a lumpy ride for sure. We have found most ship captains to be very professional and have to thank them for taking the time to watch out for us little sailboats :-)

@lovingcars 7 ай бұрын

Legit sailing there. Looked gnarly with that swell...

@SailingSweetRuca 7 ай бұрын

It definitely was! Sailing from a sailing channel. Who knew!

@johnmalenchek6597 7 ай бұрын

Challenging sailing! Good job you both make it look a lot easier than it is. Stay safe

@saildreamer 7 ай бұрын

Seasickness, the three essentials are always eat and drink well, always keep yourself busy and always keep the horizon in view. There are also three stages of seasickness: when you think you are going to die, when you know you are going to die and finally when you are dying!!!

@nickviner1225 6 ай бұрын

I bet your dog enjoyed his shore leave. Great sailing action. Thank you for showing us. I used to love watching the albertrosses in the Southern Ocean.

@dansiwek3593 7 ай бұрын

You guys are phenomenal sailors, I would love to learn from you and really enjoy your vlogs, I mean I have been learning from you already but it's not the same as being there obviously. Keep up the great work and thank you. :)

@petegraham1458 7 ай бұрын

Yup! Ugly seas! Nothing to do but tough it out and not try and sail too hard. I have been on some crazy seas but don’t suffer from sea sickness but I t have empathy as I have sailed with some that do and it’s awful! Mine is Mal de Debarquement , after a passage of a few weeks as soon as I step on land for a few hours it starts , motion that doesn’t exist, really can’t function very well for 24 hours and then it gradually improves! That was realistic sailing including breaking some stuff!

@captainjimolchs 7 ай бұрын

"This looks like a good wave to jibe on"! Kids, don't try this at home.

@Tim8mit 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas to both of you. Best wishes for a fabulous New Year full of love, joy, good health, wealth and many more sailing adventures

@Anmeteor9663 7 ай бұрын

As a seasickness sufferer myself, I don't understand why Kate didn't medicate to prevent before starting the passage when you knew it would be a lively sea state? There are plenty of different meds available so if one does not suit you or is not effective for you, then try another. No need to suffer in 21st century and on a shorthanded boat it is definitely a safety issue. Staying out in the cold and rain isn't a great solution either. Often your judgement is inpaired so be very careful when you do this. Stay safe.

@captainjimolchs 7 ай бұрын

Actually, overheating is a great contributor to sea sickness. Going below to naviguess, I would sometimes need to remove my weather jacket.

@tahirsargin8236 7 ай бұрын

👏👏👏

@williaml1551 7 ай бұрын

Looked like a slow motion bull ride.

@Stephan_01 7 ай бұрын

❤❤

@lukaspino9007 7 ай бұрын

Saludos

@thomasthornton5737 7 ай бұрын

😀👍👍👍❤❤

@jamesyoung3998 7 ай бұрын

How many nautical miles so far from Big Fan

@DD-xx8wh 7 ай бұрын

ugh...seasick, nothing worse

@ckpuckpu9752 7 ай бұрын

I pull my sunglass when sea seek is a risk.

@jpch8496 7 ай бұрын

The sheets of the sails, the fabric of the sails are as rigid as steel, there is no longer any flexibility in the efforts. In the past, cotton sails and wooden masts, sheets with vegetals fibers did not break precisely thanks to this flexibility. Today it is the fittings which act as a fuse by breaking. Exctly as happened to you. Today in your navigation there where no big charge on your jib, you sailed under effort on jib, so why something break? Just Due to repetitive blows . Modern fibers are very good for regatta ( sailng fast by keeping all the enrgy) but not necessarily useful for offshore sailing where the effects are repeated but not under heavy load. I don't understand why this notion of cushioning and flexibility no longer exists. I see fittings constantly breaking on all boats without anyone looking for solutions to improve the flexibility of the sheets' efforts. Why do you moor at the coast with a twisted mooring and not with a modern fiber sheet? Because you would break the cleats and tear off the deck. SO ...There are shock absorbers, it is possible to cushion with twisted mooring lines etc... Do you know why? Continue to make us dream, you are the best Au revoir de Bretagne (France)