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I quit my job again to go sailing
9 February 2025 · 13 min · 4K views · French Mediterranean Coast
What this video covers
A solo sailor departs Nice, France, bound for Greece with a dog named Oula, aiming to sail until funds or motivation run out.0:47 The transit route avoids a direct path across Italy due to persistent headwinds, instead tracking west of Corsica and Sardinia.3:23 During the first three days, the boat encounters choppy seas and headwinds in the channel between Corsica and Sardinia, forcing the use of the engine to maintain progress.4:44 A faulty fuel gauge creates uncertainty regarding diesel reserves during the final 24-nautical-mile stretch to a port in southern Sardinia.11:21 The sailor successfully reaches the harbor with approximately 5 liters of fuel remaining.12:47 The vessel is equipped with a new autopilot, which performs reliably in following seas, replacing a previous unit that suffered from water ingress.2:25 The sailor emphasizes the importance of establishing a routine for sleep and nutrition during multi-day passages to manage fatigue.9:29
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