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Weathering the storm in Sardinia. Sailing / Long-distance sailing

11 September 2024 · 20 min · 7K views · Sardinia

What this video covers

The crew of the Lagoon 410 S2 *Suria* sails 205 nautical miles from Menorca to the south of Sardinia, navigating a mix of close-hauled sailing and light-wind drifting.Watch During the passage, the crew manages a fouled anchor chain caught on a rock near Carloforte, Sardinia, before preparing for an incoming Mistral storm.9:54 They secure the vessel by tightening the anchor, removing deck gear, and leveling solar panels.11:00 While anchored near Sant'Antioco, the crew reunites with friends on the vessel *Thuli* and socializes with other cruisers, including those on an Amel Malu.19:18 Following the storm, the crew moves to a harbor in Calasetta to refuel, where they lose a tank cap overboard during a fueling mishap, requiring a 3.5-meter dive to retrieve it.14:28 They depart for Sicily, noting a rig issue upon arrival in Palermo that requires subsequent repair.20:04 The passage highlights the necessity of monitoring weather windows and the logistical challenges of provisioning and maintenance in Mediterranean anchorages.

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