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A seven-boat flotilla cruises the Croatian islands, transiting from a morning departure to the town of Vis.0:09 The crew operates a Beneteau First 53, noting that while the vessel performs well, the air conditioning is limited to the salon and the cockpit lacks a dedicated helm seat for monitoring controls while under autopilot.1:31 Light winds necessitate motor-sailing for much of the 15-to-20-mile passage.4:49 Upon arrival at Vis, the crew secures the boat using a stern-to mooring technique with a passerelle.5:49 During the transit, a flotilla participant experiences potential stroke symptoms while anchored; the crew coordinates with the port captain to arrange an emergency medical evacuation.8:57 Local medical staff later attribute the incident to a combination of jet lag, dehydration, and alcohol consumption.10:24 The group visits a local winery housed in a former Yugoslavian military bunker and dines at a restaurant in Vis.11:41

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