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What this video covers

Pioli, sailing the vessel *Escorpion*, completes a coastal passage from Nuevo Portil to the Puerto Deportivo de Ayamonte, located at the mouth of the Guadiana River on the border of Spain and Portugal.0:01 The transit involves light winds and significant motoring, with the crew navigating the river entrance while managing tidal currents.0:31 Upon arrival, the crew visits the Ecomuseo Molino Mareal del Pintado, a historic tidal mill that historically utilized tidal flow through sluice gates and underground channels to power grinding stones for flour and oil production.5:56 The return trip to Nuevo Portil features a three-hour motor-sail in light conditions, characterized by a persistent swell and the need to navigate around local longline fishing gear.20:52 The crew reports that the Puerto Deportivo de Ayamonte offers excellent marina services, modern facilities, and a well-protected harbor.23:05 The passage concludes with a dolphin encounter near the mouth of the Rio Piedras.25:55

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