Sail Training - Sailing around the Islands! - The Paper Boat Project S4
20 de março de 2022 · 12 min · 4K visualizações · Blue Grotto, Malta
O que este vídeo aborda
Stefan Heiberg leads a sailing charter around Malta on a 42-ft catamaran, demonstrating basic maneuvers including tacking and anchoring techniques. While navigating between Malta and Gozo, the crew practices tacking by coordinating winch operation on the port and starboard sides.1:49 When retrieving the anchor, Heiberg emphasizes the importance of monitoring the chain as it enters the locker to prevent piling, which can jam the windlass.6:56 He advises single-handed sailors to move the boat forward gently and manually clear the chain to the side if it builds up.7:26 The trip includes stops at Blue Grotto and the Popeye Village film set, where Heiberg notes the shallow, rocky entrance requires visual navigation based on water color rather than relying solely on charts.11:31 Throughout the voyage, Heiberg manages a severe ear infection, highlighting the necessity of maintaining a well-stocked medical kit for remote cruising.10:18
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