Ann-Elin Synnes · video

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Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam sail from Spain to Tangier, Morocco, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar with only the genoa set in flat seas and following winds.4:00 During the two-hour transit, the crew observes dolphins, a sea turtle, and a swordfish.4:18 The autopilot fails during the passage, forcing Sam to hand-steer while the boat surfs down waves at speeds reaching 8 knots.9:54 Upon arrival at the Tangier marina, the crew completes check-in procedures, which include a scheduled two-hour wait for police to inspect the vessel and stamp passports.11:47 The pair secures a slip at the marina and moves into a local hotel located within the city's narrow market streets.15:45 The passage highlights the necessity of hand-steering when electronic navigation aids fail in following seas and the administrative requirements for clearing customs into Morocco.

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