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Atlantic Crossing. Azores-Peninsula Voyage. Final day
24 July 2026 · 4 min · 933 views · Cape St. Vincent
What this video covers
Javi prepares for the final leg of a six-and-a-half-day Atlantic crossing from São Miguel in the Azores to Sagres, Portugal.▶ 0:25 The vessel, Regina, maintains high speeds with favourable winds, though the crew anticipates gusts reaching 26 knots as they approach the Iberian Peninsula.▶ 1:06 The route requires a nighttime transit of the Cape St. Vincent traffic separation scheme, an area with heavy commercial shipping traffic and recent reports of orca activity.▶ 1:38 Upon arrival, the crew plans to anchor in the bay of Baleeira, just past the cape.▶ 1:54 The passage involves significant motion and constant vigilance due to the combination of high winds, increased maritime traffic, and the risk of marine mammal interactions.▶ 1:54 The crew intends to provide a full debrief of the transit after reaching their destination on Saturday morning.▶ 1:54
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