Velero Regina · video

What this video covers

The crew of the cutter-rigged sailboat Regina departs the marina in La Palma, Spain, for a passage to the island of El Hierro.0:04 During the transit, the boat maintains speeds between 3 and 5 knots in light winds of 5 to 10 knots, primarily sailing on a close reach rather than the forecasted beam reach.12:12 The vessel arrives at the Marina de la Estaca on El Hierro after dark.14:02 The marina features modern infrastructure and available slips, but its remote location 10 kilometers from the town of Valverde necessitates renting a car for local travel.14:59 Regarding sail trim, the crew emphasizes the importance of reefing to maintain efficiency and prevent sail deformation, noting that partially furling headsails damages the fabric.5:55 The Regina utilizes a cutter configuration with a staysail and yankee, allowing the crew to fully unfurl sails or switch to the staysail in higher winds rather than partially furling the yankee.7:00 The mainsail includes three reefs, with the third acting as a storm sail for heavy weather.7:29

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