Only 12 Days Until Our First International Crossing… [Ep.20]
16 May 2026 · 23 min · 6K views · Cape D'Orlando Marina, Sicily
Wik hoists Genoa sail in sunlit marina, boats behind
What this video covers
The crew of Oceanaire | Wik & Rox prepares for an international crossing while docked at Capo d’Orlando Marina in Sicily. With 12 days remaining before departure, the owners perform a series of refit tasks, including repairing the boom vang, installing a new anchor windlass, and replacing the anchor chain.4:24 They also mount a watermaker in the aft locker and wire solar panels to a Victron Quattro inverter.11:36 The project list involves hoisting sails to replace lines and sheets, cleaning the anchor locker, and troubleshooting electrical systems.6:01 The crew notes ongoing technical difficulties with their Insta360 Ace Pro 2 camera, citing inconsistent recording and audio failures, and prefers using an iPhone 16 Pro for reliability.16:03 Despite the workload, the crew completes the windlass installation and tests the motor under load.10:42 The refit remains ongoing as they finalize systems for their upcoming passage.
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