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The crew of the *Velero Santana* departs Morocco for a 90-nautical-mile passage to Ceuta, Spain, to position for a transit of the Strait of Gibraltar.0:42 Clearing out of Morocco requires coordination with local authorities, as pleasure vessels face restrictions on night sailing.1:07 During the overnight transit, the crew navigates heavy commercial traffic and avoids surface-level fishing nets, which are difficult to spot at night.5:26 Upon reaching Ceuta, the vessel anchors outside the harbor before moving into Marina Hercules.6:50

Planning the crossing of the Strait involves balancing tidal currents, wind funneling, and the risk of orca interactions.8:52 The crew chooses a window with low wind to motor through the narrowest section, aiming to minimize exposure to choppy Mediterranean seas.9:04 They monitor recent orca sightings via tracking apps, noting that their long-keeled vessel is statistically less prone to rudder damage.9:43 After successfully transiting the Strait, the crew enters the Atlantic Ocean, noting a significant increase in wave period from 4–6 seconds to 12–15 seconds.12:49 The passage concludes with a stop in Tangier to explore the local Medina.14:17

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