Sam Holmes Sailing · video

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Sam Holmes and Arlene explore the coastline of Corsica, navigating through narrow passages and sea caves while sailing a small vessel.Watch The crew utilizes an Insta360 X3 camera to document rock formations and swimming spots.1:20 During a cave exploration, Holmes suffers a severe jellyfish sting.4:20 The pair attempts to anchor in a tight, deep-water cove, necessitating the use of shore ties to prevent the boat from swinging into nearby rocks.9:11 One shore tie fails during the night, prompting a reassessment of the rigging technique; Holmes concludes that using two attachments per line or wrapping chain around rocks would provide more security.12:05 Later, the crew struggles to anchor in 40-knot gusts, experiencing multiple drags on a sea mound before finding a more protected location.15:36 A drone is lost during the trip due to a GPS signal failure.8:06 The experience highlights the difficulty of finding reliable shelter in wind-prone, deep-water anchorages and the utility of shore ties for maintaining position in confined spaces.

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