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Dirk and Rigi depart Valletta on the Lagoon 410 S2 Suria and sail north-west to anchor in the Dwejra Bay area on Gozo, one of the most striking anchorages in the Maltese islands.2:52 The circular bay offers free anchoring but carries a persistent swell that enters from two directions and reflects repeatedly, making it uncomfortable for sensitive stomachs.10:06 The main excursion involves taking the dinghy — named Blecky — along Gozo's steep western cliffs to find a rock tunnel entrance, then riding through it in choppy conditions to reach an inland sea.4:13 The tunnel approach requires locating a narrow opening and navigating wave action without collision.5:48 The inland sea itself is overrun by quad-bike tour groups arriving every five minutes, so Dirk and Rigi quickly retreat to the quieter Dwejra Bay side and hike the surrounding limestone plateau in 43-degree heat.9:49 Before departure, Dirk cleans the hull underwater and polishes running surfaces for speed.16:16 Suria leaves Gozo at dawn, sets sail in 9.6-knot boat speed conditions, and Dirk activates Starlink's Ocean Mode for the first time on the passage toward Sicily, anchoring at Arenella near Palermo.19:01

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