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Thilo and Leonie sail their boat from Sardinia to Portocolom, Mallorca, on the first leg of a planned circumnavigation. The crew departs from Carloforte, Sardinia, after provisioning and laundry, aiming to cross the Mediterranean during a stable weather window.▶ 1:01 During the transit, they encounter light winds, necessitating the use of a gennaker for extended periods, including overnight.▶ 11:10 The crew struggles initially to deploy the light-wind sail in the mainsail's wind shadow, eventually opting to drop the mainsail to set the gennaker effectively.▶ 5:20 They maintain a continuous watch throughout the two-night passage, navigating in darkness with minimal traffic.▶ 11:56 Upon arrival at Portocolom, they use the lighthouse to identify the anchorage entrance at night.▶ 17:24 The passage highlights the challenges of managing light-wind sail configurations and the necessity of maintaining a constant watch during offshore transits.

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