Alfredo Contaldo

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off the coast of Sardinia, Mediterranean Sea· aug. 2026

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Safe Night Sailing: Complete Guide and Practical Tips ⚓✨⛵⚓Sailing Course Ep. 12Maintain night vision and safety by using red cockpit lighting and tethering to jacklines while underway.1. sep. 2026

Publisert1. sep. 2026

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Sailing from Sardinia to Menorca ⛵ 200 miles beating against the wind ⛵ Sailing Vlog EP.3 ⚓A 200-mile upwind passage from Sardinia to Mahon, Menorca, involves constant tacking and navigating steep, short-period seas.7. aug. 2026 · off the coast of Sardinia, Mediterranean Sea

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⛵ STUCK by the MAESTRALE in SARDINIA⚓30 knots at anchor - Trekking 🥾 and Snorkeling 🤿🌊 sailing vlogA sailboat crew rides out 30-knot Maestrale winds at anchor in Porto Giunco using 40 meters of chain.31. juli 2026 · Crabonaxa/Villasimius, Italy

Publisert31. juli 2026

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StedCrabonaxa/Villasimius, Italy

From Sicily to the Balearics by way of Sardinia ⛵ 460 miles by sailboat with Maurizio EP. 1An Island Packet 40 heaves-to overnight to safely time an arrival at Porto Giunco, Sardinia.24. juli 2026 · Tyrrhenian Sea, between Sicily and Sardinia

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StedTyrrhenian Sea, between Sicily and Sardinia

How to pass the chartwork exam for the boating license beyond 12 miles in 2026The 2026 patente nautica oltre le 12 miglia chartwork exam: 4 problems, 1 hour, on charts 5D and 42D.26. juni 2026

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VENICE BOAT SHOW 2026 ⛵ the most interesting sailboats at the boat show in the ArsenalThe Pegasus 50's helm-to-sail sightline and 30-inch chartplotter redefine the bluewater shorthanded cockpit layout.11. juni 2026 · Arsenale di Venezia, Venezia, Italia

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StedArsenale di Venezia, Venezia, Italia

Propeller Shaft Bushing Replacement - 3-Blade Folding Propeller and Zincs 🛠 Onboard Work ⛵Replacing a propeller shaft bushing and upgrading to a folding propeller to improve engine-driven speed.16. mai 2026

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What is a SELF-TACKING JIB ⛵ Pros and Cons and how it works on a sailboat ⛵A self-tacking jib on a transverse coachroof track lets Alfredo Contaldo tack solo with no sheet handling.30. apr. 2026 · Gulf of Naples, Italy

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NAPOLI BOAT SHOW 2026 ⛵ the best sailboats of the first edition of the NBS at Marina di StabiaThe Napoli Boat Show showcases new catamaran and monohull models, highlighting trends in performance cruising and modular design.4. apr. 2026 · Marina di Stabia, Castellammare di Stabia, Italy

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Can multitools and Swiss Army knives still be used after the "anti-maranza" decree?Italy's new decree-law bans carrying Leatherman and Victorinox multitools in public, with arrest up to three years.27. mars 2026

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VOLVO PENTA D2-55 HEAT EXCHANGER tutorial disassembly and overhaul of tube bundle and riser ⛵Servicing a Volvo Penta D2-55 heat exchanger involves cleaning the tube bundle and replacing all internal gaskets.5. mars 2026

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soft shackle + low friction ring ⛵ textile shackle with low friction ring splice TUTORIALIntegrate a low-friction ring into a Dyneema soft shackle using a Mobius-style splice and diamond knot.10. jan. 2026

Publisert10. jan. 2026

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COMPASS LIQUID TOP-UP ⚓How to remove air bubbles from compasses ⛵ tutorialRefill a marine compass by removing the silicone plug and injecting fluid to eliminate internal air bubbles.20. des. 2025

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NAVTEX what it is and how it works ⛵ NASA marine bt-3 ⚓ GMDSS equipment for recreational boatingThe NASA Marine BT-3 receiver provides offshore weather and safety alerts via Bluetooth without requiring a subscription.8. des. 2025

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plotting beyond 12 miles - FUEL CALCULATION - exercises 5.2.2-1 and 5.2.2-5 nautical chart 5dTwo Italian offshore licence exam problems solve fuel load using 45-90 polar fixes on chart 5D.19. nov. 2025

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VMG velocity made good ⛵ what it is and how to calculate it on board ⛵ sailing courseCalculate VMG by multiplying boat speed by the cosine of the True Wind Angle to optimize upwind progress.30. okt. 2025

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SAILING CLOTHING ⛵ what nobody tells you for a perfect sailing setup ⚓Volleyball knee pads, plastic face shields, and floating sunglass retainers are essential, often overlooked sailing gear accessories.15. okt. 2025

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GENOA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2025 ⛵ the best boats and most interesting accessories ⚓The Salone Nautico di Genova 2025 features the Bavaria Yachts C46 hardtop and the E-Wincher 2 handle.27. sep. 2025 · Genoa, Italy

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SAILING POINTS OF SAIL ⛵ Sailing course ⛵ How to sail at various points of sail ⚓ Sailing lessons ep.9Adjusting sail trim and heading to optimize VMG improves performance across all points of sail.6. sep. 2025

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Splicing 2 ropes together - eye splice in double braid polyester rope - TUTORIAL ⛵⚓Alfredo Contaldo demonstrates a splicing technique to create a loop in double-braided polyester line.15. aug. 2025

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PLB 3⛵ Ocean Signal 🌊 complete installation guide - Personal Locator Beacon rescueME tutorialThe Ocean Signal PLB3 integrates AIS and 406 MHz satellite signaling into a compact, life-jacket-mounted emergency beacon.25. juli 2025

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THE BOWLINE KNOT all the variations to make the most useful knot on a boat⛵⚓bowline - knot tutorialMultiple techniques for tying a bowline knot provide reliable, non-slipping loops for securing lines on a boat.2. juli 2025

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GRIPPY LIGHT⚓REVIEW what it is and how the Italian-made anchor buoy works ⛵The Grippi anchor buoy uses a self-adjusting line and solar-powered light to mark anchor positions accurately.11. juni 2025

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Compass calibration and residual deviation table verification ⚓ Nautical License beyond 12 miles ⛵Calculate magnetic deviation by comparing a compass bearing of coastal landmarks to their true charted bearing.5. juni 2025 · Procida, Italy

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WEATHER for recreational boating ⛵ how to read SYNOPTIC CHARTS, fronts, pressure, isobars...Met Office UK synoptic charts decoded: isobar spacing, Coriolis correction, and front identification for sailors.30. apr. 2025

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EPIRB: what it is, how it works, and how to use it on a sailboat ⛵ GMDSS - Cospas-Sarsat - SOLAS ⚓An EPIRB transmits a 406 MHz distress signal to Cospas-Sarsat satellites to trigger maritime search and rescue operations.10. apr. 2025

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BOOT Düsseldorf ⛵ THE BEST SAILING BOATS of the most important boat show in Europe - Vlog ⚓⛵31. jan. 2025

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VHF DSC RADIO what is it how to use the VHF in voice and DSC - GMDSS - SRC guide to using the radio15. jan. 2025

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SAILING IN BOOKS the best manuals to read for sailing ⛵⚓onboard nautical library ⛵29. des. 2024

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NIGHT ANCHORAGE⚓ANCHORING techniques and tips on how to anchor at night safely ⛵ sailing course ⛵22. nov. 2024

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THE BEST SAILBOATS ⛵ SALERNO BOAT SHOW 2024 ⛵ my favorites from 34 to 50 feet7. nov. 2024

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SAILING BOAT CRUISE ⛵ PORTOVENERE - ELBA ⛵ visit to the Naval Museum in LA SPEZIA⚓31. okt. 2024

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How to splice a rope to a chain - tutorial - ⛵⚓splicing a three-strand rope to a chain17. okt. 2024

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DIY WEATHER on a sailboat⛵ how to forecast the weather yourself on a boat using a barometer ⛵🌊8. aug. 2024

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how to install a photovoltaic system on a sailboat ⛵ solar panel + BLUETTI AC240 power station ⛵18. juli 2024

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SAILING ROPES ⛵ Conventional and high-modulus fibers: differences and how to choose them⚓30. mai 2024

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BLUETTI AC240 Power Station Review - Tested on a Sailing Boat ⛵22. mai 2024

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HOW TO SPLICE DOUBLE-BRAIDED POLYESTER LINES WITH CORE AND COVER FOR SAILING⛵10. mai 2024

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HOW TO USE RADAR on a SAILING BOAT ⛵ electronic navigation elements - raymarine quantum212. apr. 2024

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HOW TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN YOUR SAILING BOAT INBOARD ENGINE TUTORIAL 🛠⛵ Yanmar 3JH28. mars 2024

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MULTITOOL 🛠 the 5 best to have on a boat - Leatherman Surge - Victorinox - Beta 1778 MT - Mossy Oak8. mars 2024

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NORTH CAPE ON THE ROAD 11,000 km🚙 across Europe by car - all the stops, budget and tips 🌐24. feb. 2024

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HOW TO MAKE A DYNEEMA SOFT SHACKLE - TUTORIAL - soft shackle - sailing tutorial ⛵2. feb. 2024

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USED BOAT ⛵ BUYING GUIDE how to choose a used sailboat valuations and appraisals19. jan. 2024

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From the Ionian to the Tyrrhenian through the Strait of Messina in a storm on a COMET 10.50 sailing vlog 🌊⛵🌊5. jan. 2024

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INTERCEPT COURSE - nautical license chartwork beyond 12 miles - intercept kinematics all cases ⛵9. des. 2023

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THE GENNAKER WITH SOCK ⛵ how to use it single-handed and how to adjust it for cruising in the sim...1. des. 2023

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STAYSAIL with REMOVABLE INNER FORESTAY SOLENT RIG solution for strong winds on a sailboat ⛵A removable inner forestay improves boat balance and sail efficiency in winds exceeding 25 knots.17. nov. 2023 · Gulf of Naples

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FACING A GALE 🌊⛵🌊 ON A SAILBOAT - useful tips for when the wind and sea pick up ⚓27. okt. 2023

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LEEWAY - chartwork beyond 12 miles - unlimited nautical license leeway problems ⛵14. okt. 2023

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COME FARE LE IMPIOMBATURE IN DYNEEMA impiombare le cime in dyneema - brummel eye splice lock splice27. sep. 2023

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IL TRASTO DELLA RANDA come si usa - corso di vela - la regolazione delle vele ⛵17. sep. 2023

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CURRENT PROBLEMS - Charting over 12 miles Nautical license maxi lesson on currents 🌊⛵Navigators use vector triangles to calculate true course and speed when compensating for marine currents.7. sep. 2023

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TYRRHENIAN SEA CROSSING ⛵LA SPEZIA ELBA ISLAND PONZA PALMAROLA ISCHIA by sailboat 400 miles25. aug. 2023

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SAILING IN SICILY - Cefalù ⛵🌊⚓vlog ep.1A 1990 Jeanneau Voyage 1250 anchors off Cefalù, Sicily, while the crew explores the town and harbor.8. aug. 2023 · Cefalù, Italy

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HOW TO STEER A SAILBOAT IN GUSTY CONDITIONS WITH ROUGH SEAS on various points of sail ⛵🌊 Sailing lessonsMaintain boat speed in waves by avoiding overly tight upwind angles and adjusting sail trim for balance.14. juli 2023

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DOUBLE BOWLINE quick-release, BARBER knot, sailor's knots for our sailboat ⛵⚓🌊The double bowline creates a quick-release barber hauler for headsail adjustment without requiring a snatch block.10. juli 2023

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TERZAROLARE LA RANDA e ridurre la vela con avvolgiranda nell'albero e nel boma - CORSO DI VELA ⛵2. juni 2023

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RILEVAMENTI seconda parte - carteggio patente nautica oltre le 12 miglia -30. mai 2023

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SAILING COURSE ⛵ HEAVING TO - stopping the boat by heaving to or lying ahull on a sailboatHeaving-to requires backing the headsail and locking the helm to leeward to stabilize the boat's position.23. mai 2023

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