Sam Holmes Sailing · vidéo

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A five-day, 400-mile passage from Majorca to Malaga, Spain, involves navigating heavy shipping lanes and variable wind conditions.19:59 The solo sailor manages upwind tacks, light-air motoring, and a broad reach while contending with leaking stanchions that dampen bedding and clothing.12:57 During the transit, a mast-mounted winch fails due to gummed-up pawls, requiring disassembly and cleaning to restore function.25:09 The vessel approaches the Spanish coast near Gibraltar, where the sailor secures a berth at Bay Marina after being denied entry at Queens Marina.20:35 An attempt to pick up crew member Annalene at a commercial dock results in a confrontation with local port authorities, forcing a late-night dinghy pickup from a nearby beach.31:30 The passage concludes with preparations for a transit to Morocco and the subsequent Atlantic crossing.30:35 Practical lessons include the necessity of setting anchor alarms during solo sleep cycles to prevent drifting into hazards and the importance of booking marina slips well in advance in high-traffic regions.14:40

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