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We Found Another Island - Ep. 27 RAN Sailing
7 octobre 2016 · 13 min · 97K vues · La Restinga, El Hierro
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Johan and Malin depart Lagunera for La Restinga on the island of El Hierro, covering a 55-nautical-mile passage.0:35 They sail with only the headsail in 10–13 knots of wind, maintaining speeds of 5–5.5 knots.3:17 Upon arrival, they encounter 25-knot winds with gusts reaching 35 knots, prompting a decision to wait several days for a favorable weather window before continuing toward the Cape Verde Islands.7:57 The crew utilizes a custom wheel locker modification for their Windpilot, which provides more precise adjustment than the original rubber friction brake.4:11 La Restinga features a small, affordable marina and serves as a hub for local diving.11:23 The island’s landscape remains defined by recent volcanic history, including a 2011 submarine eruption that temporarily devastated local marine life and fishing operations.9:36 The crew observes local wildlife, including a resident turtle in the marina, while waiting for the tropical storm forecast to improve.12:01
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