PAT | FRANKIE · video

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Pat and Frankie sail their boat from La Gomera to Tenerife, a distance of approximately 80 miles, encountering unpredictable wind conditions typical of the Canary Islands.2:35 During the passage, wind speeds fluctuate rapidly between 3 and 22 knots, accompanied by confused, washing-machine-like seas.3:52 The crew experiences frequent wind shifts and drops in velocity, forcing them to alternate between sailing and motoring.7:39 They anchor for one night near El Medano, Tenerife, before continuing to Santa Cruz for scheduled boat maintenance.9:00 While motoring in calm conditions, the crew performs deck cleaning, including the bow and cleats, and tests their water maker’s output quality using a multi-parameter test kit.12:59 The passage includes a sighting of a large school of dolphins.14:25 The crew plans to overhaul their energy system and address a growing list of maintenance tasks upon arrival in Santa Cruz.16:32

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