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Sailing the WILD EAST | Sailing Florence in the Baltic Ep.241
October 2, 2026 · 27 min · 58K views · Tallinn
What this video covers
The 37-ft sailboat Florence cruises the Estonian coast of the Baltic Sea, navigating light winds and shallow anchorages while visiting Tallinn and Prangli Island. The crew manages coastal passages by monitoring wind shifts and utilizing protected anchorages, including an overnight stop behind an old pier in Tallinn to avoid marina fees.6:38 When entering the harbor at Prangli, the crew attempts a stern-buoy mooring technique but fails to maintain proper distance from the dock, ultimately opting to tie alongside a rough wharf.23:45 Inland, the crew explores Estonian forests to observe brown bears and raccoon dogs from a remote cabin.15:02 The trip concludes with midsummer celebrations on Prangli, where the crew experiences the local tradition of village swings and near-continuous daylight.26:14 The voyage highlights the feasibility of anchoring in shallow, sandy Baltic waters despite limited protection, requiring frequent relocation as wind directions change.21:51
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