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Boat Life: Bad Weather with Jackson | Sailing Sunday Ep. 135
14 November 2021 · 16 min · 8K views · Mallorca
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Sunday rides out a multi-day storm while anchored in a bay in the Balearic Islands, Spain. To manage the weather, the crew monitors wind funneling through the bay and waves reaching 2.5 meters.8:17 They anchor in three meters of water, navigating seaweed patches to find sand for holding.3:29 A faulty water pump relay forces the crew to manually hold the relay switch to operate the pump, a temporary fix until they can reach a city to purchase a replacement part.11:07 The crew manages daily life on board with their dog, Jackson, including coordinating shore trips for the dog during breaks in the rain and navigating local restrictions on land access.4:16 They also note the high cost of local chandleries and the benefit of shopping at supermarkets located further from tourist centers to secure better pricing.14:42
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