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Catana 50 OC - Gibraltar to Canary Islands
October 12, 2024 · 1h 20m · 63K views · La Linea de la Concepcion
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A Catana 50 Ocean Class catamaran transits 750 nautical miles from Gibraltar to Gran Canaria in four and a half days.1:19:17 To avoid reported orca activity near Barbate, the crew crosses the Strait of Gibraltar to the Moroccan coast, sailing south before turning toward the Canary Islands.14:35 The vessel maintains an average speed of approximately 7 knots, utilizing a gennaker and main sail to capitalize on favorable winds generated by the Azores high-pressure system.33:47 During the passage, the crew performs maintenance on the speed-through-water transducer by removing and cleaning the paddle wheel, managing the resulting water ingress with a standard plug.32:23 The Catana 50’s performance design, characterized by daggerboards, inverted bows, and a lighter displacement compared to cruising-focused catamarans like the Leopard 50, provides a stable motion in 1.5 to 2-meter swells.27:59 The crew monitors AIS targets and maintains a watch for marine life throughout the transit.34:36 The passage concludes with an arrival at Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, after five days at sea.1:20:05
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