Ryan Finn’s second try at crusing the Cape Horn Clipper Route has begun, after harm to the hull minimize his first try quick final January. The journey is being completed in a 36ft proa, Jzerro, and can take him from New York, round Cape Horn to complete in San Francisco.
Finn’s journey, which began on January 18, encountered a lot of points early within the voyage. Autopilot malfunctions, wire corrosion and a ripped headsail have all examined his tenacity, however Finn has maintained his course and is presently crusing effectively off the coast of Brazil.
Final 12 months, through the second day of his first try, a gap appeared within the leeward pod of the boat. Whereas there isn’t any official explanation for the puncture, it’s believed to have been attributable to an affect to the boat that occurred after leaving New York Metropolis. Finn used epoxy and spare wooden panels to quickly patch it. The return to New York took two days. One other concern from his final journey, carrying clear water, was resolved with an onboard watermaker, bought with the assistance of a GoFundMe marketing campaign. The watermaker saves 650lb beforehand used to retailer clear water.
To listen to extra about his first try on the route, hearken to the Level of Sail podcast right here. To observe alongside, take a look at the challenge’s Fb right here.
Pictures courtesy of Ryan Finn
February 2022
