Sam Holmes Sailing · video

What this video covers

A solo sailor completes a 350-nautical-mile passage from Agadir, Morocco, to Tenerife in the Canary Islands, navigating 23-knot winds and 10-foot seas.2:41 During the three-day transit, the sailor manages sail configurations, including a deep-reefed main and full jib, while troubleshooting a Pelagic autopilot that suffers from laggy remote response and noisy operation.1:45 A one-inch hole in the deck, created during the autopilot installation, allows water ingress until sealed with butyl tape.5:30 Upon arrival in Tenerife, the sailor clears customs at the port and secures a long-term slip at a marina outside the city for 560 euros.17:55 Post-arrival maintenance includes repurposing a broken Simrad tiller pilot as a backup actuator and fabricating a new bracket to improve the autopilot’s rudder authority.18:25 The sailor also tests a wing-foiling setup in local coastal waters, though the wing sustains damage during a gust.26:27 The passage confirms that managing sail shape and reefing is difficult while running dead downwind without a proper track setup.14:04

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