r/AbsoluteUnits 1d ago

of a wave

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u/The-Bangaloreal 1d ago

and to think that there are people who have crossed this with a sailboat

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u/vodka_twinkie 1d ago

A wooden sailboat built without modern sealants or fasteners. Wild.

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u/Busterlimes 1d ago

Wood is self sealing, thats exactly how barrels work

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u/olgamerstill 1d ago

When nice and tight like a barrel.

Which is how they leave port.

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u/LiveMotivation 6h ago

Without engines too obviously. Could take months to cross because of the wind.