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FORCED to LEAVE | Seeking Safe Harbour | Sailing Florence Ep.167
27 October 2023 · 24 min · 101K views
What this video covers
The crew of the 46,000-mile-traveled yacht Florence departs Lages harbour on Flores in the Azores after a forecast of easterly swells threatens the safety of the anchorage.0:02 They complete a 140-mile overnight passage to Horta on Fayal Island, maintaining a straight course in light winds and flat water.6:55 Upon arrival, the crew finds the Horta marina congested with boats rafted three or four abreast, forcing them to anchor in the harbour.11:30 During a three-week stay, they observe 30-knot winds causing other vessels to drag anchor and bash into one another.12:58 The crew utilises the stop to edit footage and plan a future refit in the UK.14:31 They explore the island’s caldera and the 1957 volcanic eruption site at Capelinhos, where ash buried a two-story lighthouse.22:14 The crew eventually prepares to depart the Azores for a 1,000-mile passage to the Isles of Scilly before autumn storms arrive.23:29
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