Sam Holmes Sailing · video

What this video covers

Sam Holmes sails his boat, Pickled, north along the Albanian coast from Sarande to Durres, navigating light winds and relying on katabatic gusts to make progress.Watch During the three-day passage, he manages wind shifts and calm patches by alternating between the autopilot and a wind vane, while monitoring true and apparent wind data via the TC Speeds app connected to a Clifsa wind meter.1:55 Upon reaching Durres, he anchors in shallow, sandy water—approximately five to six feet deep—before rowing his dinghy ashore to explore the city and complete customs clearance.11:19 The checkout process at the port involves contacting an agent and paying a 60-euro fee, which he completes before preparing for a subsequent passage to Montenegro.15:23 He notes that the katabatic winds flowing off the mountains provided the most consistent sailing conditions, allowing him to maintain speeds of six to seven knots during the night.6:21

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