Sam Holmes Sailingvideo
Conditions deteriorate after a bow line snaps in the middle of the night
16 de enero de 2024 · 13 min · 79K vistas · Kotor, Montenegro
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Sam Holmes navigates the fjords of Montenegro, experiencing erratic wind shifts ranging from zero to 30 knots.7:56 After anchoring in Couture, the boat drags toward a commercial wharf during a night of gusting winds.0:21 While attempting to reach Risan, the boat struggles against light, shifting winds that require extensive tacking, turning a six-mile distance into a five-hour, 12-mile journey.3:42 During a subsequent overnight stay at a town dock, a bow line snaps in high winds, forcing an emergency departure under motor and jib to avoid slamming into adjacent vessels.6:53 The boat eventually reaches Porta Novi, where the marina provides assistance with lines and offers competitive winter berthing rates.9:22 The passage highlights the difficulty of navigating narrow, mountainous fjords where wind direction changes rapidly and unpredictably.
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