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THE NEW TEAM MEMBERS
8 February 2026 · 28 min · 6K views · Canary Islands
Sailboat bow glides past coastal town under clear sky
What this video covers
The owner of an ETAC 38 prepares for a passage from Las Palmas toward Cape Verde, joined by two new crew members, Camille and Elsa.0:48 The crew conducts short coastal shakedown sails near Gran Canaria to practice sail handling and steering. During these trips, the boat navigates between anchorages near a statue of Neptune and Pasito Blanco.11:28 The skipper tests a FOB anchor in varying conditions, including an overnight stay with 25-knot winds where he deploys 45 meters of chain in 9 meters of water.10:56 The crew manages light-wind sailing, often relying on the genoa alone, and practices tacking to maintain progress despite frequent headwinds.16:31 The transit to Pasito Blanco involves light air, resulting in slow speeds of 2 to 3 knots, but the crew maintains a steady pace while navigating around local cargo traffic and aquaculture zones.26:44 The team plans to continue their voyage toward South America, with potential stops in French Guiana, Brazil, and Argentina.3:07
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