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A GIANT FORCES US OFF THE CHANNEL! ⛵ Nuevo Portil – Mazagón Crossing
10 August 2026 · 12 min · Mazagón
What this video covers
Pioli and his crew sail the Scorpion from the mouth of the río Piedras to Mazagón, Spain, a transit of approximately three and a half hours.3:46 The route requires careful navigation of the río Piedras entrance, where shallow depths necessitate timing the passage near high tide.1:18 During the return trip from Mazagón, the crew holds position outside the navigation channel to allow a large LNG tanker to exit the port safely, prioritizing the vessel's restricted maneuverability.7:35 Pioli motors the entire return leg to ensure arrival at the río Piedras entrance before the tide turns, opting against sailing due to light winds directly on the nose.9:52 Throughout the trip, Pioli tests a newly installed remote control for his tiller pilot, a ruggedized unit sourced from Consailor.10:51 Upon returning to the río Piedras, the crew encounters heavy recreational boat traffic and seeks a quiet anchorage to conclude the trip.11:28
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