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Venezuelan woman crosses the ocean with 85-year-old friend and a dog ONLY WOMEN Madeira to Morocco
June 3, 2024 · 27 min · 14K views · Porto Santo
What this video covers
Yendy, a crew member from the Piratas Aderiva channel, joins an 85-year-old female captain and her dog for a 400-nautical-mile passage from Porto Santo, Madeira, to Agadir, Morocco.1:17 The owner, an American citizen, requires the transit to reset her visa status within the European Union.2:31 Before departure, Jorman performs extensive maintenance on the vessel, including engine service, oil changes, autopilot repairs, and wind instrument checks, to ensure reliability for the inexperienced crew.5:21 During the four-day passage, the crew maintains an average speed of 5.5 to 6 knots, sailing with a reefed mainsail and full genoa in 15-knot winds.14:05 Yendy experiences persistent seasickness throughout the trip but continues to manage sail trim and watch-keeping duties.15:41 The crew uses an inReach device to receive weather updates from Jorman and relies on AIS to monitor and communicate with a cargo ship that passes in close proximity during the final night.16:34 The vessel arrives safely in Agadir after navigating the final 17 miles under motor power.22:35
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