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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.▶ 0:08 The transit involves light winds and significant motoring, with the crew navigating the river entrance while managing tidal currents.▶ 1:23 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.▶ 20:18 The crew reports that the Puerto Deportivo de Ayamonte offers excellent marina services, modern facilities, and a well-protected harbor.▶ 23:15 The passage concludes with a dolphin encounter near the mouth of the Rio Piedras.▶ 25:42

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