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The crew sails a 9-nautical-mile passage from an anchorage near Borsche, Albania, to Sarande, Albania, to prepare for a ferry transit to Corfu, Greece.1:35 Light winds necessitate engine use for part of the coastal route, though the final approach to the Sarande anchorage allows for sailing at 6 knots.11:54 The crew anchors the boat, Pickle, in the bay at Sarande and explores the city, including a visit to a local castle and dining on regional dishes like börek and seafood pasta.9:12 To facilitate a flight departure from Corfu, the crew rows the dinghy ashore and boards a Soviet-designed hydrofoil ferry, which reaches speeds of 32 knots during the crossing.20:18 The transit concludes in Corfu, where the crew clears customs.20:42 The boat remains at anchor in Sarande while the owner prepares for future repairs in Norway.22:13

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