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What this video covers

The crew of a cruising sailboat sails 20 nautical miles from Portocolom, Mallorca, to the protected nature reserve of Isla Cabrera.1:06 Access to the island requires a pre-booked mooring buoy and a mandatory permit.3:15 During the transit back to Mallorca, the vessel encounters a sudden squall with 30-knot winds and heavy rain.8:24 The boat maintains stability and speed between 6 and 8 knots under a full mainsail and small genoa, demonstrating superior performance compared to the owners' previous vessel in similar conditions.11:32 Upon reaching the Playa de Palma, the crew anchors for a brief stay before heading to the port of Palma.13:38 There, the owners host the "Bootsprofis" (a professional boat inspection team) to conduct a comprehensive survey of the vessel, which was purchased earlier in the year without a prior sea trial.15:17 The inspection includes a light-wind test sail to evaluate handling and rigging.17:52 The experience confirms the boat's capability in adverse weather and provides the owners with professional feedback on their vessel's condition.

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