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Amazing Volcano Island | Travel Italy | Sailing Sunday Ep. 85
8 November 2020 · 17 min · 9K views · Sicily
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Sunday transits from the coast of Sicily toward the Aeolian Islands, stopping at a sand dune beach near Milazzo to exercise their dog, Jackson.1:27 While motor-sailing toward the volcanic archipelago, the crew encounters light winds of five to six knots, resulting in boat speeds of three to four knots.8:56 Upon arrival at the island of Vulcano, the crew anchors and hikes to the summit, noting the strong sulfur smell and warning signs regarding toxic volcanic gases.11:21 The passage planning is complicated by a predicted medicane and severe weather systems, including reports of 100-knot winds near Lefkas and 70-knot winds off the Turkish coast.9:30 The crew intends to continue their route toward the Amalfi Coast, Naples, and Pompeii, pending weather developments.7:25
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