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The crew of the Lagoon 410 S2 *Suria* transits from Cádiz, Spain, to Gibraltar to avoid potential orca interactions known to occur in the offshore waters of the region.8:38 To mitigate the risk of rudder damage, the crew maintains a course approximately one mile off the coast, navigating through shallow waters and maneuvering around multiple tuna fishing nets.9:09 They monitor real-time orca sighting reports via a Telegram group and coordinate their route with other vessels.11:33 During the passage, the crew encounters two-meter swells and light winds, necessitating engine use for much of the trip.8:48 After passing Cape Trafalgar and navigating the final fishing net markers, they enter the Mediterranean Sea, observing the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.16:27 Upon arrival in Gibraltar, the vessel anchors in five meters of water off the La Linea marina.17:26 The crew also performs routine maintenance in Cádiz, including repairing stripped screw holes in a toilet lid using epoxy.5:17

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