Sailing Yacht Ula · video

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Yacht Ula, a Jeanneau 36i Sun Odyssey, transits the Albanian coast after checking into the country at Saranda.2:28 The crew utilises a local agent to facilitate the port entry process and reports that the town offers good shelter and facilities.2:15 While cruising north, the crew monitors the coastline for potential anchorages, noting the presence of numerous historical military gun turrets and bunkers.12:28 At Himari, the vessel anchors in 5 metres over a sand bottom with some weed.13:06 During this stop, the crew repairs a small tear in the mainsail located along a seam.13:51 They perform the repair by applying double-sided adhesive tape to align the fabric, followed by hand-stitching and a final layer of sail tape.14:19 The crew also explores inland sites, including the old town of Gjirokastër and the Ali Pasha castle at Porto Palermo, noting that local tourist attractions often lack clear signage.6:27

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