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Sam Holmes sails his boat, Pickled, north along the Albanian coast from Sarande to Durres, navigating light winds and relying on katabatic gusts to make progress.Watch During the three-day passage, he manages wind shifts and calm patches by alternating between the autopilot and a wind vane, while monitoring true and apparent wind data via the TC Speeds app connected to a Clifsa wind meter.1:55 Upon reaching Durres, he anchors in shallow, sandy water—approximately five to six feet deep—before rowing his dinghy ashore to explore the city and complete customs clearance.11:19 The checkout process at the port involves contacting an agent and paying a 60-euro fee, which he completes before preparing for a subsequent passage to Montenegro.15:23 He notes that the katabatic winds flowing off the mountains provided the most consistent sailing conditions, allowing him to maintain speeds of six to seven knots during the night.6:21

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