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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Preparations for the Black Sea /21
12 marzo 2026 · 29 min · 1K visualizzazioni · Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania
Squib sailing down wide river under clear blue sky
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The crew of a sailboat prepares for a passage from the Danube Delta to the Black Sea, focusing on critical repairs and provisioning in Sfantu Gheorghe.1:08 To ensure the vessel is ready for open water, the captain replaces a faulty four-pin waterproof connector to restore power to the electric autopilot, while also clearing a recurring blockage in the marine toilet caused by water plants clogging the intake hose and seacock.10:01 The crew mounts the windvane steering system using a temporary plate secured to the arch, planning a permanent epoxy repair once they reach Mangalia.23:48 Because they intend to bypass Turkey without clearing customs, they purchase and freeze a large quantity of bread to sustain them during the transit to Greece.15:03 With the boat’s diesel tanks topped off with 15 liters of fuel and the water tanks filled at a cost of 10 Euro, the crew monitors weather reports for a favorable window to cross the river bar and head south.6:39
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