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ULTIMATE Adventure TRAVEL through SPAIN | Sailing Sunday | Ep.144
16 January 2022 · 17 min · 9K views · Cabo de Gata, Almería
What this video covers
The crew of the sailing vessel Sunday departs Cartagena, Spain, after waiting out adverse weather, intending to transit the Mediterranean toward Gibraltar.Watch While motoring and motor-sailing in light winds, the crew coordinates with other vessels, including the Privilege 585 Amelia, to manage arrival times and fuel stops.2:39 Upon reaching the marina at Aguadulce, the crew experiences a reservation failure; despite prior phone confirmation, the marina initially denies them entry.5:10 After radioing the fuel dock and navigating 10-knot winds pushing the boat off the pier, the crew secures a berth.6:38 To facilitate a family member's airport departure, the crew rents a manual-transmission car and tours inland sites, including the Pulpi geode mine and the town of Sorbas.8:31 The transit highlights the necessity of confirming marina space via VHF radio upon arrival, even when prior arrangements exist, and the utility of rental vehicles for inland logistics during coastal passages.
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