Velero Reginavídeo
Sailing from Flores to Faial
10 de julho de 2026 · 15 min · 1K visualizações · Azores
O que este vídeo aborda
Javi, sailing the boat Regina, completes a 140-mile passage from Flores to Faial in the Azores.▶ 1:43 The crew departs from the north side of Flores to avoid unfavorable winds, navigating between Flores and Corvo before setting a course for Horta.▶ 0:57 The transit takes approximately 24 hours, characterized by light winds that allow for initial sailing with a full main and genoa, followed by an extended period of motoring due to calm conditions.▶ 1:43 During the passage, the crew sights the 2,353-meter peak on the neighboring island of Pico from 80 miles away.▶ 6:12 Upon arrival in Faial, the vessel anchors in the Horta harbor roadstead, which offers a secure, protected, and affordable alternative to the marina.▶ 13:22 The harbor is famous for the murals painted by crews who have completed transatlantic crossings.▶ 11:07 The crew plans to continue their exploration of the Azores, including visits to São Jorge, São Miguel, and Terceira.▶ 9:39
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