123 | Pregnancy on a Sailboat - Alghero, a Catalonia in Sardinia - Sailing Around the World
7 October 2019 · 10 min · 40K views · Alghero, Sardinia
What this video covers
Thais Canado and Beto Toledo navigate the west coast of Sardinia, departing from La Pelosa and transiting the narrow channel north of Isola Piana to reach Alghero.0:03 They utilize Navionics charts and visual shore alignments to navigate the passage safely through significant swell.1:20 Upon arrival in Alghero, the crew secures a courtesy car from the marina to travel to Olbia for a private prenatal ultrasound and medical consultation, which costs 120 euros.3:41 The couple notes that while they lack local health insurance, paying for private care in Italy remains more cost-effective than traveling to Spain or Portugal.5:06 Following the appointment, they explore Alghero, noting the city's unique cultural and linguistic ties to Catalonia, including the local Algherese dialect and Spanish architectural influences.5:58 The journey continues south to Bosa, where they anchor in the well-protected Bosa Marina located on the Temo River.7:59 The crew maintains a 7.5-knot average speed during coastal legs, occasionally motor-sailing when wind conditions are light.3:08
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