Sam Holmes Sailing · video

What this video covers

Sam Holmes sails toward Palma, Mallorca, covering the final 56 miles of the passage in light winds.0:59 He deploys a spinnaker to maintain speed, averaging five and a half knots in flat water.2:28 During the previous night, the wind died, causing the boat to drift backward by two and a half miles while he slept.2:03 He identifies a need for a functional wind sensor with an integrated alarm to alert him when wind speeds increase, allowing for timely sail adjustments.2:08 Upon arrival, he anchors outside the city before moving closer to Palma to secure a new data SIM card from a Vodafone store.4:32 He notes the presence of a large yacht, which he jokingly identifies as belonging to Jeff Bezos, while exploring the city streets and architecture.4:54 The passage concludes with plans to visit local anchorages before departing for Barcelona.4:50 A reliable wind alarm system prevents unintended drifting during light-wind overnight passages.

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