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Tom and Karen sail their boat, *Sea Rose*, from Gaeta, Italy, down the western coast and around the "boot" of Italy toward Montenegro.1:18 After launching in early May, they visit Ischia and Procida, where they encounter sudden hail and squalls that require an anchor drag alarm.3:10 They host guests in Sorrento before sailing 40 miles downwind to a free dock in Asilarelo, where they experience shallow water and grounding risks.6:37 The crew transits the Strait of Messina, navigating heavy ferry traffic, strong currents, and whirlpools.15:14 During an overnight passage toward Crotone, they are approached at night by an unidentified vessel, later identified as the Guardia Finanza, which uses a high-intensity spotlight without radio communication.18:29 They conclude their Italian transit with a three-night stay in Santa Maria di Leuca, observing confiscated migrant vessels at the dock before departing for Montenegro.24:18

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