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ep3 Sailing the Atlantic west coast. Sailing Vessel Reality

14 décembre 2023 · 30 min · 64 vues · Cadiz

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A crew sailing the Atlantic coast of Portugal and Spain toward Gibraltar navigates heavy concentrations of lobster pots and potential orca activity. To avoid orca-prone waters, the vessel hugs the coastline rather than cutting across bays, maintaining a 15-to-20-meter depth contour.11:53 During a 16-hour passage from the Algarve to Cadiz, the crew maintains speeds of 7 to 9 knots using both engines and a full sail plan to reach the marina before the pedestrian bridge closes at 8 p.m. The transit involves dodging hundreds of small, poorly marked fishing buoys, which become harder to spot in 1.5-meter swells.15:26 Upon departing Cadiz for Gibraltar, the crew encounters sudden sea fog, forcing a course change away from known fishing grounds to maintain safety.22:55 The vessel relies on engine steering while navigating channel markers and heavy commercial traffic in the Straits of Gibraltar.21:54 Fuel conservation is prioritized less than speed, as fuel prices are significantly lower in Gibraltar.22:07

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