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Atlantic Crossing. Azores to Peninsula Journey. Arrival
25 July 2026 · 7 min · 1K views · Sagres
What this video covers
Javi completes an Atlantic crossing from the Azores to the Iberian Peninsula, arriving at Sagres at 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, 25 May.▶ 6:36 During the final 42-mile approach, the boat maintains a speed of 6 to 7 knots under a full genoa and a double-reefed mainsail.▶ 0:17 The autopilot manages the vessel through significant swell and wind gusts reaching 24 knots, though the system struggles slightly during the strongest gusts.▶ 2:51 The route requires crossing a busy traffic separation scheme near Cabo de San Vicente, which the crew navigates by crossing the lanes nearly perpendicularly to avoid collision with commercial freighters.▶ 2:26 Despite initial weather forecasts predicting stronger winds, the conditions remain manageable, allowing the vessel to reach the coast of the southern peninsula.▶ 1:57 After anchoring in the early morning hours, the crew performs minor maintenance and prepares for coastal cruising.▶ 5:58
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