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To avoid orca interactions while transiting the southern Spanish coast, the crew of Jibsea follows recommended safety protocols, including staying within the 20-meter depth contour and monitoring daily location updates from a dedicated cruiser group chat.2:14 The crew maintains this shallow depth to minimize vulnerability to rudder-damaging orcas, navigating close to shore and inside local almadraba tuna nets when conditions allow.7:03 During the transit, the crew tows their dinghy as a potential deterrent against marine life approaching the rudder.3:08 Near the Zahara nets, the crew encounters 20-plus knots of headwind and choppy seas, forcing them to deviate from the 20-meter contour and pass outside the nets in deeper water to avoid a reported submerged line connecting the nets to the beach.9:27 The transit concludes successfully upon reaching Gibraltar Bay.11:22 Staying informed through real-time location tracking and prioritizing shallow-water routes are the primary strategies for mitigating the risk of orca-related rudder damage in this region.

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