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1 April 2024 · 9 min · 2K views · Marina Vlaska, Milna, Brač
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Nick and Erin wait out a severe wind event in Milna, Croatia, while moored at a local marina. The wind, identified as a Jugo, consistently gusts between 30 and 45 knots, causing significant strain on dock lines and fenders.7:31 Nick notes that his wind instruments appear to be under-reporting the actual wind speed, as evidenced by the spray lifting 10 meters into the air.0:58 To manage the vessel's movement against the dock, Nick uses a trucker’s hitch on a spring line, allowing for easy tension adjustments from the pier.3:30 He emphasizes the importance of balancing spring lines to distribute the load and prevent excessive snapping on the quarter lines.3:42 The crew monitors weather forecasts, which predict a wind shift and a potential thunderstorm by early evening, followed by calmer conditions.1:40 Despite the intensity of the gusts funneling off the western point of Brač, the boat remains secure.7:21 Proper line management and tensioning are essential for maintaining vessel safety during high-wind events in exposed marinas.
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