A Son de Mar · video

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Jokin Muñoz, a Basque sailor, recounts his transition from recreational fishing to solo long-distance sailing, including a solo circumnavigation of the Iberian Peninsula aboard his 7.5-meter sailboat, *Itzuli*.3:01 During this coastal transit, Muñoz navigated the Atlantic while managing the risk of orca interactions, a growing concern for small-vessel operators along the Portuguese and Galician coasts.20:57 He consulted with other sailors via the Orca GT group to assess the danger, ultimately weighing the risks of sailing close to shore against the potential for hull damage from orca strikes.21:53 Muñoz, who has also completed an Atlantic crossing, discusses the logistical and psychological challenges of solo sailing, emphasizing the necessity of patience and favorable weather windows.8:52 While he harbors long-term ambitions for a global circumnavigation, he currently focuses on smaller-scale projects and potential Mediterranean cruising.29:42 The discussion also touches on the historical significance of solo Cape Horn passages, the evolution of maritime technology, and the importance of environmental preservation in ocean transit.56:42

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