Living together and managing promiscuity
Transatlantic sailing means being behind closed doors in a sailboat that is constantly in motion, tossed about by the waves and the swell. Everyone gives their opinion on the way life on board unfolds, on the way we all live together. We discover the personalities of each one, the roles of each one on board, the shared life of these 6 crew members who do not all have the same experience of the sea and of navigation. At times, the incessant camera work is heavy and the Pretenders "crack", but morale always remains high on board the Pogo 12.50 Luna Rosa. The music warms the hearts and minds, the incessant squalls wake up the bodies, while the time starts to seem long, especially during the night watches, when the conditions are not so good.
The storm rumbles in the heart of the Atlantic
The conditions are quite nice, sometimes even rough and it is under 2 reefs that the Pretenders of the Atlantic are sailing. They are surfing, they are "spreading out", with sometimes 5 m of swell. And it's already time for the first gybe as they are halfway through the race.
The squalls were unpredictable, as was the storm, which was getting louder and louder. It was a deluge that fell on the crew and everyone was considering how to prepare for the thunder. It is decided, the boat is out of order, only the pilot is still working. All we can do now is wait for it to pass, but the conditions are getting stronger and we have to take the helm.
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