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What this video covers

Javi and Mónica sail the 38-ft Regina from Los Gigantes, Tenerife, to the island of La Palma.Watch Upon entering the wind corridor between the two islands, they encounter 30-knot gusts, significantly higher than the forecasted 20 knots.0:30 To manage the conditions, they reef the mainsail to its minimum setting and deploy only the staysail, maintaining a speed of 7 knots.1:46 Upon arrival at the marina in La Palma, they secure the boat with heavy-duty mooring snubbers to mitigate surging caused by the harbor's unique gate system and ferry traffic.8:48 The marina utilizes a submerged gate to block swell, which requires coordination with harbor staff for entry and exit.6:16 While the gate and passing ferries create occasional motion and noise, the crew finds the facility comfortable and the staff helpful.7:26 Using mooring snubbers is essential for comfort in this marina due to the surge generated when the gate opens or large vessels maneuver nearby.9:07

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