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Sailing Through a HURRICANE in the Mediterranean - Ep. 70
25 February 2021 · 17 min · 49K views · Comino, Malta
What this video covers
A Mediterranean medicane forces the crew of the 45-ft sailboat Zephyr to abandon an anchorage at Camino and seek shelter in a Malta harbour.5:03 The storm, characterized by intense lightning, hail, and rapidly shifting winds, causes the vessel to drag toward rocks before the crew decides to transit to Sicily.4:55 Upon arrival in Sicily, the crew secures Zephyr in a marina to wait out a five-day weather system with winds exceeding 30 knots.8:42 To prepare for the high winds, the crew removes the dodger, triples the dock lines, and secures the bimini.14:38 During the stay, the crew manages to recover a seat cushion lost overboard and addresses a propane leak that prevents cooking.11:45 The vessel later transits to Cagliari, Sardinia, where the crew continues their journey.17:13
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