Blasting across Monterey Bay, Spinnaker Cup 2025 #ourladydefiant #yachtracing #liveaboard

Sailing to Monterey at 18 Knots | Offshore Racing Our Liveaboard Sailboat in 30+ Knot Winds Join us for an unforgettable offshore sailing adventure as we race our liveaboard sailboat from San Francisco Bay to Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club in the summer of 2025. This video captures the raw beauty and adrenaline of California coastal racing in a wide range of conditions—from calm seas to intense 30+ knot downwind runs. Shot on an Insta360 X4 in 4K resolution. 🌊 What You'll See in this Video: Surfing downwind swells at consistent speeds of 14+ knots A thrilling top boat speed of 18 knots Strategic sail handling in changing wind conditions Life aboard a performance-oriented cruising sailboat during a coastal race This isn’t just another sailing vlog. It's a high-speed, high-wind real-world test of seamanship, gear, and guts along one of the most stunning coastlines in the U.S. 🔔 Subscribe for more offshore racing, liveaboard sailing, and performance cruising content 🧭 Keywords: offshore sailing, sailing San Francisco to Monterey, liveaboard sailboat, sailboat racing, 30 knot wind sailing, California coastal racing, top speed sailboat, 18 knots sailboat, downwind sailing, sailing vlog, sail trim, high wind sailing, sailing Monterey Bay, SF Bay sailing 📌 Chapters: 0:00 - Start of the Race from San Francisco Bay 9:20 - Passing Mile Rock and Almost Leading the Pack 13:34 - Starting the Spinnaker Run Down Wind 19:29 - Guy Line Breaks, and Wind Starts to Pick Up 25:48 - Handling 30+ Knots With Our A2.5 Spinnaker 38:08 - Arrival at the Finish, Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club 💬 Comment Below: What's your fastest speed under sail? Would you do this passage? 👍 Like this video if you love big wind, fast boats, and epic coastal passages. #SailingAdventure #OffshoreRacing #LiveaboardLife #DownwindSailing #SFBayToMonterey #SailingCalifornia #SailingVlog #PerformanceCruising #18Knots #BigWindSailing #insta360