SAWLORS - Sailing Around the World · video

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The crew of the sailboat SAWLORS docks in Dokkum, Netherlands, to wait out a week of high winds and prepare for upcoming shipyard maintenance.Watch Finding a berth in the crowded, canal-side town requires navigating through multiple opening bridges and securing the last available spot near the town center.2:59 The crew opts to extend their stay to a full week at a cost of 108 euros, citing it as the most affordable mooring they have encountered in the region.15:02 During the stay, they experience 40-knot gusts and heavy rain, which necessitates securing deck furniture and clearing debris.17:45 The vessel remains watertight despite the weather, though the crew notes the need for future upgrades to double-pane glass or polycarbonate window inserts to prevent interior condensation in cold climates.20:07 Local activities include visiting the Bonifatius Chapel, the Dokkum Museum, and the nearby Aquazoo.15:32 The crew also utilizes local supermarket recycling machines to redeem aluminum cans and plastic bottles for store credit.10:40

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