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Man Overboard | Our last days traveling Turkey | Sailing Sunday Ep. 76
6 September 2020 · 16 min · 30K views · Turkey
What this video covers
The crew of the 40-ft catamaran Sunday prepares for a multi-day passage from Datça, Turkey, to Malta while managing expiring visas and the onset of the Meltemi wind. To maintain a comfortable speed of 5 to 7 knots for their dog, Jackson, the crew reefs the mainsail when winds exceed 20 knots.5:01 The transit requires urgent logistical preparations, including clearing customs, securing veterinary clearance for pets in Marmaris, and provisioning for a six-day open-ocean crossing.13:52 During the coastal transit, the crew practices man-overboard drills to prepare for future offshore passages.5:37 The vessel rafts with other cruisers, including the crew of Salacia Star, while navigating shallow, reef-heavy waters.2:26 Technical constraints, including limited digital storage and equipment failures, complicate the final departure.15:32 The crew ultimately departs Datça under darkness to beat the seasonal weather window.16:07 Practicing emergency drills and maintaining a strict provisioning schedule are essential when preparing for a transition from coastal cruising to long-distance offshore passages.
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