Blue Horizon · video

What this video covers

Departing La Coruña, Spain, the crew of the *Blue Horizon* sails 20 nautical miles to a coastal anchorage while coordinating with a friend traveling by van.0:19 To mitigate the risk of orca interactions, the crew travels in tandem with a Swedish boat.2:15 Upon arrival, a broken depth sounder complicates anchoring in shallow water, requiring the Swedish crew to scout depths with their own instruments before the *Blue Horizon* drops anchor in 6 meters.3:08 The crew manages a difficult dinghy landing through heavy surf to reach the beach, later relocating the boat to avoid drifting toward the shore during low tide.4:30 The transit involves minimal wind, necessitating significant engine use.1:40 The crew explores the local coastline on foot, noting the transition from coastal cliffs to pine forests and caves.12:10 The trip concludes with the crew hosting a friend aboard for dinner and music.15:11 Relying on nearby vessels for depth soundings and coordinating transit with other boats provides a practical solution when onboard navigation equipment fails or when external threats like orcas are present.

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