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What Moving a Sailboat Really Entails | Part 2
6 February 2026 · 15 min · 2K views · Atlantic Ocean, between Gran Canaria and Porto Santo
What this video covers
A professional skipper delivers a 12.5-metre steel sailboat, *kainos*, from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, to Porto Santo, a 350-mile passage.0:39 The crew includes the skipper and the 85-year-old owner, who remains active in shipboard duties despite her age.2:06 The four-day transit requires constant motoring due to prevailing northeasterly winds, which are contrary to the northward route.8:01 To improve the angle of attack against the wind and sea state, the skipper adjusts the course toward Madeira.8:46 The vessel utilises a Raymarine autopilot for steering throughout the journey.9:57 The skipper emphasises the necessity of securing and covering jerrycans on deck to prevent UV damage to the plastic containers.6:48 Regarding onboard logistics, the skipper advocates for simple, quick meals like rice with canned tuna to minimise cooking time and accommodate sensitive stomachs during rough conditions.10:49 The skipper also advises against keeping dogs on sailboats, citing the difficulty of managing animal waste, constant cleaning requirements, and the stress the environment places on pets.12:15
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