Sailing Yacht Ula · video

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Yacht Ula cruises the coast of Mallorca, Spain, navigating between Alcudia, Porto Pollença, and Sóller.0:13 During the initial crossing, the crew encounters 16 to 21 knots of wind and a choppy sea state, requiring a reef in both the main and the Genoa to prevent the boat from rounding up.1:00 In Alcudia, the crew utilizes a designated dinghy dock and finds the anchorage quiet despite the town's busy tourist infrastructure.3:25 While anchored in Porto Pollença, the crew notes the presence of Posidonia seagrass and advises caution when dropping anchor.9:09 The transit to the west coast involves high humidity and light winds, necessitating a mix of sailing and motoring.14:30 Upon reaching Sóller, the crew avoids the €160-per-night marina fee, opting to anchor out and take a tram to the old town.16:58 Throughout the trip, the crew manages logistics including gas bottle exchanges, grocery shopping at Lidl, and monitoring local weather patterns to find sheltered anchorages.7:57

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