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Sardinia & Corsica #003
August 25, 2024 · 30 min · 2K views · La Pelosa, Sardinia
What this video covers
A solo sailor transits from Sardinia to Corsica and eventually toward Sicily, navigating coastal passages and managing mechanical failures. During a 60-nautical-mile leg along the Sardinian coast, a loose screw from a mainsail batten car forces a mid-passage repair.7:19 Later, in the Strait of Bonifacio, the sailor encounters heavy traffic and crowded anchorages near the Maddalena Archipelago, requiring a dive to 8 meters to reset the anchor after another vessel drops gear over it.22:37 The passage between Corsica and Sardinia involves navigating the funnel-like wind conditions of the Strait of Bonifacio, where the sailor chooses a day with 15-knot winds to ensure a manageable transit.21:02 Additional challenges include an outboard motor failure in Porto Vecchio and unpredictable wind shifts caused by island topography, which frequently force a transition from sailing to motoring.21:27 The journey concludes with an offshore passage toward Sicily, featuring overnight sailing in 6-to-7-knot averages and navigating around nocturnal thunderstorm cells.28:51 Regular maintenance, including tightening rigging hardware and managing fuel consumption, remains a constant requirement throughout the multi-week voyage.
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