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Long-distance sailing / sailing - on a catamaran along the rocky Algarve. Reuniting with sailors from back home.
September 5, 2023 · 21 min · 1K views · Alvor
What this video covers
The crew of the Lagoon 410 S2 catamaran Suria anchors in the lagoon at Alvor, Portugal, while preparing for a haul-out at a nearby shipyard.0:03 During their stay, they reunite with several sailing friends, including the crews of the catamarans Thuli, Auriga, and Nessaya.1:28 The crew utilizes bicycles for local transport to Portimão and Lagos, noting that the terrain is poorly suited for cycling.13:19 They visit the Lagos marina, where they observe the bridge opening procedures and note that overnight docking fees for a catamaran of their size range from 70 to 140 euros, reinforcing their preference for anchoring in the Alvor lagoon.6:02 The crew also explores the coastal cliffs at Praia João de Arens and visits the Portimão shipyard to inspect the progress on the Thuli, which is undergoing an application of Coppercoat antifouling.12:12 After finalizing plans, the crew prepares to move Suria to the Portimão shipyard for a similar haul-out using a 300-ton Travelift.18:44
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