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SANDBANKS, fishing & no ORCAS - #sailing Portugal’s Algarve #boatlife #travelvlog | EP8
October 13, 2023 · 17 min · 4K views · Faro
What this video covers
Pat and Frankie navigate their sailing yacht, High, along the coast of the Algarve, Portugal, timing their arrival at Faro to coincide with high tide to clear shallow sandbanks.1:27 The crew monitors weather updates every 12 hours to manage risks from fog and shifting conditions.3:46 To avoid potential orca interactions, they previously removed their hydro generator, fearing its underwater noise might attract the animals, but they reinstall the unit while in shallow water to test its functionality before a planned passage to Madeira.11:08 During the stop, the crew explores the sandbanks near the fishing village of Culatra, where they observe local clam-digging practices.5:56 They catch a bonito, which they prepare as a tartare, and adjust their anchor chain length after experiencing concerns about holding in the river anchorage.13:37 The crew plans a four-day passage to Porto Santo, Madeira, to conclude their time in the region.16:37
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