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The crew of the sailboat *Kestrel* transits the Turkish coast between Kaş and the Kekova region in early October, navigating light winds and high temperatures.1:35 During a stop at the bay of Üçağız, the vessel encounters a sudden squall characterized by thunder, lightning, and hail.9:26 The crew retreats below deck to wait out the weather.10:34 Later, while anchored near the island of Kekova, the crew attempts to secure the boat by taking a line to the shore.15:07 The initial anchoring attempt fails to set, forcing the crew to abandon the position and reset the gear.15:15 The voyage includes stops at Gokkaya, where the crew anchors in six feet of water, and visits to the Lycian ruins and the Sunken City of Kekova.7:25 Maintenance tasks include cleaning the propeller shaft while at anchor.14:24 The video does not contain information regarding a Danforth anchor or its performance during the storm.

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