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Back to the beginning @XTripSailing Sailing #216
15 de agosto de 2025 · 44 min · 13K visitas · Gellenstrom, Hiddensee
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A solo sailor transits the Baltic Sea from Stralsund to Hiddensee and eventually toward Warnemünde, managing sail handling and equipment maintenance along the route. During the passage, the crew assists a yacht that has run aground on a reef, using a tow line to pull the vessel free.▶ 5:35 The sailor performs a series of technical tasks, including replacing a worn Bimini top in Stralsund and troubleshooting a persistent depth sounder alarm.▶ 10:41 While sailing toward Hiddensee, the sailor deploys a parasailor in light winds, utilizing a compression bag for storage and a barber hauler to stabilize the sail without a spinnaker pole.▶ 16:22 The passage involves navigating shallow channels, managing wind shifts, and anchoring in various conditions, including an unsuccessful attempt to anchor in the swell at Darßer Ort.▶ 2:32 The sailor emphasizes the challenges of solo long-term cruising, such as equipment failures and weather management, while noting that the experience of remote locations and sailing performance remains the primary motivation for the lifestyle.
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