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Alone in Paradise | Traveling Turkey | Sailing Sunday Ep. 75
August 30, 2020 · 16 min · 495K views · Fethiye
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Sunday navigates coastal waters near Fethiye, Turkey, while managing anchor selection and mooring techniques in crowded, rocky coves. After departing Fethiye, the crew experiences varied sailing conditions, ranging from 22-knot winds requiring reefed sails to light 10-knot winds suitable for close-hauled sailing.1:55 When anchoring, the crew prioritizes finding spots with good holding and protection from swell, often checking depths manually with the dinghy due to inaccurate charts.2:26 In one cove, they secure the boat by tying lines to shore rocks and dropping an anchor to maintain position against the swell.8:49 During these maneuvers, the owner sustains a hand injury while handling the anchor.10:38 The crew plans to depart Turkey for Malta within five days to comply with visa expiration requirements, intending to coordinate the passage with other vessels.13:43 They continue to balance these logistical and maintenance challenges with daily activities like snorkeling and swimming with turtles.4:36
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