Sailing Britaly · video

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Britaly sails the Italian Riviera, passing Riomaggiore and the Cinque Terre national park.0:51 Chris and a seven-months-pregnant Rossella navigate the coastline, opting to sail through wind shifts rather than using the engine.1:32 They anchor in the Bay of Levanto, an exposed area prone to swell and barrel waves.5:42 After initially dragging, the crew resets the anchor to ensure a secure hold.7:18 Chris cleans the corroded electrical contacts on their tiller pilot, nicknamed Fred, with a screwdriver to restore functionality after a connection failure.13:33 The crew practices water conservation while living at anchor, using minimal amounts for daily hygiene.13:03 They maintain a speed of 4.5 knots while sailing toward Rapallo and Portofino.16:08

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