PAT | FRANKIE · video

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Pat and Frankie sail their yacht, High, on a 463-nautical-mile passage from mainland Portugal to Porto Santo.0:36 The three-and-a-half-day crossing involves two days of sailing and one day of motoring, with sea states ranging from one to three meters.5:23 During the first night, the crew encounters 20-knot winds while maintaining a speed of 7.5 knots.1:02 By the third day, wind speeds drop to between 5 and 10 knots, requiring the use of a jib and mainsail to maintain 5 knots of speed.3:16 The crew prepares for a cloudy front by putting in a reef, though conditions remain manageable.4:21 Upon arrival in Porto Santo, the pair uses a dinghy to reach the shore for supplies at a Pingo Doce supermarket.8:34 They encounter breaking waves on the beach during the dinghy landing and navigate slippery terrain near the waterfront.8:13 The passage concludes with the boat anchored in Porto Santo, where the crew utilizes an onboard barbecue for meals.8:46

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