Sailing downwind with pilot whales under the trampoline to Cartagena - Long-distance sailing.

Name: Sailing downwind with pilot whales under the trampoline to Cartagena - Long-distance sailing.
Uploaded: 2024-05-31T18:58:46.000Z
Duration: 18 min 42 s
Description: The crew of the Lagoon 410 S2 Suria rigs a spinnaker without a pole while sailing toward Aguilas.

31. mai 2024 · 18 min · 901 visninger · Cartagena

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The crew of the Lagoon 410 S2 *Suria* sails from the vicinity of Almerimar, Spain, toward the bay of Aguilas, covering approximately 25 nautical miles in five hours.4:18 During the passage, the crew encounters light winds, necessitating the use of a spinnaker and a blister to maintain a speed of four to five knots.5:36 The skipper rigs the spinnaker without a pole, utilizing the catamaran's beam for sail shape and employing a low-friction ring with an endless loop for the tack line.14:39 To manage the night watch, the crew prepares life belts and harnesses.7:19 While sailing, the vessel is accompanied by a pod of pilot whales, which swim beneath the trampoline for approximately one hour.17:31 The crew notes the presence of extensive greenhouse complexes along the Spanish coast near El Ejido.3:30 After reaching Aguilas, the vessel anchors for the night to rest before continuing the journey toward Cartagena.17:49