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Turning South into the Blue: Sailing in New Waters with Two Big Questions

23 de mayo de 2025 · 15 min · 10K vistas · Strait of Gibraltar

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Sailing south from the Strait of Gibraltar toward Morocco, a crew navigates 20-knot following winds and heavy currents while managing a wing-on-wing configuration.0:58 The vessel encounters a near-miss with the 400-meter container ship MSC Gülsün, which fails to respond to VHF radio calls.7:03 Upon approaching the river entrance to Marina Rabat, the crew coordinates with the harbormaster via WhatsApp to confirm entry conditions.3:08 Because the harbor entrance is prone to dangerous ground swells that can flip boats, officials restrict access based on wind and swell direction.2:37 The crew times their arrival for three hours after low tide, as advised, to navigate the shallow river delta.9:18 Upon arrival, they clear customs by flying the courtesy flag and Q flag at a designated dock.9:49 The crew explores the city of Rabat, including the Udayas Kasbah and the local souk in the sister city of Salé, noting that the market features on-site slaughtering of poultry and specialized stalls.13:28

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