PAT | FRANKIE · video

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Pat and Frankie sail their boat from Tenerife to La Gomera, Canary Islands, after two previous attempts were canceled due to weather and lack of marina space.Watch During the passage, they manage a tangled reef line that prevented hoisting the mainsail and test a new preventer, which effectively limits boom movement during downwind sailing.9:29 They also deploy a portable solar panel to supplement energy production while the hydro generator is unavailable.10:39 The crew anchors overnight at a protected spot on the island's coast, experiencing wind acceleration from the mountains despite calm conditions elsewhere.15:40 Upon arrival at the La Gomera marina, they navigate a yellow buoy channel and dock successfully after preparing an hour in advance.21:23 The passage includes routine tasks such as flushing the water maker, monitoring the fuel-separator filter, and attempting to fish with a lure named Eugen.2:42 They conclude the trip by observing harbor maneuvers from their slip and planning a car rental to explore the island.24:12

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