Sailing Yacht Ula · video

What this video covers

Di and Kevin aboard Yacht Ula encounter an active whirlpool in the Strait of Messina, the narrow channel between Sicily and mainland Italy known for strong tidal currents.Watch The whirlpool forms directly ahead of the boat and deflects their course noticeably — enough to surprise the crew.0:09 Seagulls congregate at the whirlpool's center, feeding on fish pushed to the surface by the upwelling.0:20 The video covers only this brief encounter and does not include passage planning details, current timing, boat speed, or navigation strategy for transiting the strait.

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