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What this video covers

The crew of the sailing yacht HI! prepares for a severe storm in a Madeira marina, where wind gusts reach 60 knots.12:45 To secure the vessel, they double all mooring lines, stow cockpit gear, and move the dinghy into a marina garage.13:54 During the storm, the crew monitors conditions from the boat, maintaining radio contact on channel 17 with another vessel.17:19 The only reported damage is the loss of a Madeira flag.16:20 Outside of storm preparations, the crew explores the island by rental car, visiting areas recently affected by wildfires and hiking through local forests.6:46 They also prepare traditional food, including Bolo do Caco with garlic butter and Käse Spätzle.2:43 The crew uses Dyneema to construct soft shackles for rigging, noting their strength and lack of noise compared to metal hardware.14:55 No navigation or technical sailing content appears; the focus is on island exploration and storm management in a marina.

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