Sam Holmes Sailing · video

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Sam Holmes sails his 8.5-meter sailboat, Pickled Herring, from Albania to the port of Bar, Montenegro.0:21 He times his arrival for 8:00 a.m. to ensure marina and customs offices are open, heaving to offshore overnight to avoid early-morning arrival restrictions.1:59 Upon arrival, he contacts the marina via VHF channel 9 for a slip assignment.3:07 The customs and immigration check-in process requires visiting the commercial port and the harbormaster’s office.5:18 Although his insurance policy only provides $300,000 in coverage—below the local requirement—he secures temporary entry and is instructed to return the following day to finalize the cruising permit, or vignette.5:57 He also registers at a local tourism office, a mandatory step for visitors.11:02 Dockage at the marina costs 22.47 euros per night, including water and electricity.7:36 High winds at the dock necessitate the use of spring lines to prevent the boat from being blown against the pier.11:42

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