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We sailed from Greece to the biggest Spanish Island [Ep. 111]
12 September 2025 · 1h 9m · 34K views · Ionian Sea
What this video covers
The crew of the vessel Supernova departs Corfu, Greece, for a 900-nautical-mile passage to Mallorca, Spain, to prepare for a scheduled three-week haul-out.0:04 During the transit, the crew navigates the Strait of Messina, opting to hug the Italian mainland coast to manage tidal currents and avoid potential whirlpools.12:56 The passage involves motor-sailing in light winds, with the crew utilizing PredictWind to adjust their route toward the African coast to capture forecasted breeze.49:21 While underway, the crew performs maintenance, including bleeding hydraulic steering lines and removing abandoned, energized 24-volt wiring found behind panels.57:58 Near the Italian coast, the vessel encounters an unlit fishing boat that drops nets directly in their path without AIS signaling or radio response, forcing a close-quarters maneuver.51:46 After a brief stop in Arenella, Sicily, for supplies, the crew continues toward Mallorca.26:40 The passage serves as a shakedown for the boat’s systems, allowing the owners to identify and address mechanical and electrical issues before their upcoming yard period.
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