Sam Holmes Sailingvideo
Locked out of Venice flood gates in BIG seas!
6 de febrero de 2024 · 33 min · 185K vistas · Venice
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A solo sailor attempting to reach Venice, Italy, faces a 22-hour delay after arriving at the MOSE floodgate barrier during a period of high winds and 10- to 12-foot seas.24:07 The sailor, forced to heave-to in the traffic separation scheme while waiting for the gates to open at low tide, encounters 35-knot gusts and heavy rain that soak the boat's interior.6:30 After the weather clears, the vessel motors through the barrier and secures a winter slip at a local marina for 1,300 euros for six months.30:02 Winterization tasks include scrubbing the interior with vinegar and bleach to prevent mold, cleaning hatch seals, and setting up a low-power fan powered by solar panels to maintain air circulation.31:56 The sailor notes that comparing marina quotes through local contacts significantly reduced storage costs compared to nearby luxury facilities.30:10
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