Sailing Jibsea · video

What this video covers

After a four-day, 580-nautical-mile passage from the Azores, the crew of Jibsea arrives in Porto Santo, Madeira Islands, to clear customs and harbour formalities.0:21 The crew paints a mural on the port breakwater, a tradition they previously observed in Horta.1:31 Departing Porto Santo, they deploy a new spinnaker for the first time during a 30-nautical-mile transit to Madeira Island.10:42 Despite light winds of 4 to 6 knots, the sail requires immediate adjustment to the tack line and sheets to stabilise the boat.8:28 They utilise a spinnaker sock to douse the sail as wind conditions shift.9:36 Upon reaching the eastern tip of Madeira Island, they anchor near the town of Caniçal at Ponta de São Lourenço.10:59 Due to heavy swell, they relocate to a marina slip in Funchal.12:00 The crew explores the city’s cobblestone streets, local markets, and gardens before planning further inland excursions.12:32

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