Sailing Suria · video

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The 41-ft Lagoon 410 S2 catamaran Suria transits the Ria Guadiana, a border river between Portugal and Spain, sailing approximately 50 kilometers inland toward Alcoutim.19:56 The crew departs Alvor, Portugal, after completing solar panel installations and maintenance.12:04 They navigate the river entrance at Ayamonte, passing under a bridge with a charted clearance of 18 meters; the crew confirms a safe passage with their 19.5-meter mast height.20:44 During the river transit, the crew utilizes a gennaker and jib to maintain speeds of 3 to 5.5 knots despite light winds.22:23 They anchor in 4 to 5 meters of water on a firm bottom, noting significant tidal currents and floating debris that cause the vessel to swing frequently.22:32 The crew observes that flying both Portuguese and Spanish courtesy flags is standard practice on the river.24:19 The journey concludes with a dinghy excursion to the village of Alcoutim.24:38

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