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The crew of the 40-foot sailboat Gypsy transits the Portuguese coast to reach the Mediterranean within a 90-day Schengen visa window.Watch After departing Porto, the crew completes a 165-nautical-mile stretch of day-hopping, often sailing 10 to 14 hours daily to maximise distance.0:53 They anchor in Cascais, utilising the local train for a 35-minute, 10-euro round trip to explore Lisbon.2:52 Continuing south along the Algarve, the crew navigates around numerous fishing buoys and traps, particularly when entering ports at night.7:20 They anchor briefly near the Benagil Caves, timing their arrival before 9 a.m. to avoid heavy swell and the influx of commercial tour boats.9:10 To mitigate the risk of orca interactions, the crew monitors reports of recent incidents and plans to maintain a position within the 20-metre depth contour while approaching the Strait of Gibraltar.5:29 The passage requires balancing the need for speed with the desire to explore coastal landmarks like the Benagil grotto.9:40

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