Sailing Jibsea · vidéo

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Full-time cruisers Steph and Travis, aboard their boat Jibsea, evaluate the financial and logistical challenges of wintering in the Mediterranean versus returning to the Caribbean. The couple notes that Mediterranean marinas often charge between 200 and 300 euros per night during the summer, and finding protected anchorages that remain calm during southerly winds is difficult. They weigh the high costs of hauling out for winter storage against the expense of flying home, ultimately considering a return to the Caribbean for its lower cost of living and more relaxed, day-to-day cruising lifestyle. While navigating around Ibiza, the crew tests a waterproof SwellPro drone, which allows for water takeoffs and landings. They discover that the drone lacks the obstacle-avoidance sensors found on other models, leading to a minor collision with jellyfish during a retrieval attempt. The crew emphasizes that planning for Schengen visa timelines and winter berthing requires significant advance preparation, often forcing decisions months before they are ready to commit.

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