Sam Holmes Sailing · video

What this video covers

Sam Holmes and crew member Annalene sail toward Gibraltar, navigating steep, short-period waves of six to nine feet with a four-second interval.5:14 The passage involves tacking against a three-knot current near the coast to avoid the main Mediterranean inflow.4:39 After a marina official in Spain denies a pickup, the crew retrieves Annalene from a beach.0:47 Upon arriving at the Rock of Gibraltar, local authorities order the boat to vacate an anchorage, citing illegal status.6:46 The vessel proceeds to Marina Bay, Gibraltar, where the crew completes customs and marina check-in at a single location.10:29 The marina provides finger berths and facilities including bathtubs.10:56 The crew plans a subsequent crossing to Morocco.12:29

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