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Sailing around Lanzarote. Isla de Lobos (Fuerteventura)
24 November 2023 · 20 min · 909 views · Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
What this video covers
A sailboat transits from La Graciosa to the southern coast of Lanzarote, navigating light winds and significant swell.Watch The crew initially struggles with rolling motion while sailing downwind in two-meter seas with insufficient wind, forcing temporary engine use.8:33 As wind speeds increase, the vessel reaches speeds of over eight knots while surfing downwind toward Playa Blanca.7:19 The crew anchors overnight at Playa Blanca, noting uncomfortable rolling due to residual swell despite the location being leeward.10:12 The following day, the boat motors across the La Bocaina strait, where shallow depths of 30 meters between deep-water zones create unstable, beam-on waves.11:20 After a three-day stay at Isla de Lobos, the vessel returns to Arrecife in light easterly winds.14:00 The final leg features calm seas and flat water, though visibility decreases significantly near the destination due to heavy calima.19:29 The crew notes that a fouled hull significantly reduces potential boat speed during the return passage.14:50
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