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The crew of a Beneteau sailboat prepares for a passage from Gibraltar to Malaga, Spain, while managing logistics to avoid accidental boat importation.0:53 Before departing, they perform a deep cleaning of the vessel’s interior and fabrics to remove odors accumulated during their stay in port.16:43 The crew also troubleshoots a malfunctioning watermaker, discovering that the membranes are faulty, which resulted in contaminated, salty water in the tanks; they switch to dock water for non-potable use and purchase bottled water for drinking.40:00 During the transit to Malaga, the autopilot struggles to maintain a steady course, requiring frequent manual adjustments after previous settings proved ineffective in varying sea states.43:12 While underway, the crew encounters a pod of large marine mammals, initially fearing they are orcas, but later identifying them as dolphins.31:32 Upon arrival in Malaga, the crew explores local markets and manages the boat’s systems, including med-mooring techniques and ongoing maintenance of the autopilot and watermaker.34:03

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