Windland, la terra del vent
9 March 2024 · 32 min · 160 views
What this video covers
The schooner Blue Clipper operates as a charter vessel along the Scottish west coast, the Hebrides, and the North Sea, carrying up to 12 passengers on voyages lasting 6 to 12 days. The crew typically consists of three professional officers—captain, deck, and engine—supported by a rotating team of volunteers who handle sail maneuvers, maintenance, and daily operations. The vessel features a gaff-rigged sail plan requiring multiple crew members to hoist and trim the large sails. During the summer season, the ship conducts charters through the Maybe Sailing company, visiting remote locations such as the Isle of Canna, the village of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, and the St. Kilda archipelago. Winter operations involve five months of intensive maintenance in Falmouth, where the crew performs complete system checks and machinery overhauls six days a week. The vessel’s itinerary spans from the Baltic Sea to the English Channel, including stops in Gothenburg, Sweden, and the port of Dover.
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