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Finding FREEDOM at sea! This is what it’s all about - Ep. 208 RAN Sailing
July 3, 2020 · 18 min · 72K views · Simrishamn
What this video covers
Johan and Malin sail their 18-ton boat from Skillinge to Simrishamn and then toward the island of Hane along the southeast coast of Sweden.1:01 During the approach to Simrishamn, they verify harbor depths using dock signage, noting that only specific berths accommodate their 2.5-meter draft while others are as shallow as 1.6 meters.4:08 The crew utilizes a bow thruster for close-quarters maneuvering, finding the new vessel easier to handle in sidewinds than their previous boat despite its increased size and weight.3:20 While transiting 31 nautical miles toward Hane, they encounter variable winds between 6 and 8 knots, requiring them to deploy a whisker pole for wing-on-wing sailing.10:30 They monitor wind shifts to adjust the headsail and maintain their course.13:55 The passage concludes as they transition from the province of Skåne into Blekinge under stable high-pressure weather conditions.15:57
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