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What this video covers

A crew delivers a Voyage 1250 sailing yacht from the Gulf of Naples to La Spezia, covering approximately 400 nautical miles through the Tyrrhenian Sea.0:05 The transit includes stops at Ischia for the Festa di Sant'Anna, followed by overnight passages to Palmarola and the island of Elba.1:20 During the voyage, the crew performs routine maintenance, including topping off engine oil, replacing a water filter gasket, and installing a new lazy jack system while at anchor in Cala Brigantina.11:35 Near the Argentario promontory, the crew attempts to repair a torn genoa using duct tape as a temporary measure.24:06 Navigation involves a mix of motor-sailing and light-wind sailing, with the crew anchoring at Porto Azzurro, Ortano, and Portoferraio before navigating the channel at Portovenere.18:45 The delivery concludes at La Spezia, where the vessel is returned to its owner.33:09

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