CAPTAIN ZIANE · video

What this video covers

The 21-meter vessel departs Béjaïa, Algeria, intending to reach Annaba for a final inspection but diverts to the port of El Aouana due to unfavorable winds and currents.Watch Before leaving the Béjaïa area, the skipper navigates near Cap Carbon to view the cliffs, tunnels, and the Zigoat cove, maintaining distance from the shoreline to avoid potential shallows.0:25 During the transit, the boat sails close-hauled in 14 to 15 knots of wind, struggling to maintain a speed of 2 to 3 knots against a persistent head current.6:10 Exhausted after a month without sailing, the skipper decides to abandon the push toward Annaba and enters the small, narrow harbor of El Aouana at midnight.7:31 The port features a small entrance, a nearby beach, and basic infrastructure including a butcher shop and cafes.9:32 The skipper notes the area's high potential for property investment, citing the quiet atmosphere and scenic landscape during the high season.8:36

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