ep7 Sailing. Finishing our season 2022. Sailing Vessel Reality
11 January 2024 · 37 min · 198 views · Torrevieja
What this video covers
The crew of the sailing vessel *reality* performs maintenance and coastal cruising along the Spanish Mediterranean coast, specifically between Cartagena, Mazarrón, and Águilas. During a stop in Mazarrón, the crew replaces their main halyard and three reefing lines with 12mm Dyneema to upgrade from 14mm synthetic lines.11:41 They also deploy a new Code Zero sail.10:49 While anchored in various bays, including Playa de Bahia and a horseshoe-shaped bay near a fish farm, the crew monitors wind conditions, noting that easterly winds provide protection in certain anchorages while southerly shifts create chop.35:12 They utilize Starlink for internet connectivity while at anchor.32:19 Navigation requires caution near shallow reefs and fish farms, with the crew using visual markers to identify safe channels.21:03 The vessel, a sloop-rigged yacht, frequently anchors in depths of 8 meters with 35 meters of chain deployed.21:13 The crew plans passages based on daily weather forecasts, often opting for engine power when wind is insufficient for sailing.19:29
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