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The whims of the Mediterranean - Ep03 - Sunday sailor
November 21, 2021 · 20 min · 884 views · Barcelona
Crew at helm as dolphins surface near sailboat at sunset
What this video covers
A crew sailing from Barcelona toward Gibraltar faces repeated delays due to unfavorable weather and mechanical issues.0:52 During an overnight passage from Sitges, the sailors encounter unexpected 30-knot winds while running full sail, forcing a rapid sail reduction and an extended period of hand-steering.4:39 The transit includes coastal stops at Castellon, where the crew performs maintenance, including an attempt to repair a broken anemometer and a failed throttle cable.16:31 The crew also experiments with spinnaker deployment and attempts fishing, though they report no success.9:45 While docked in Castellon, they receive warnings of 14-meter waves near the Balearic Islands, prompting them to delay their departure.16:03 The video concludes with the crew troubleshooting the disconnected throttle cable, which prevents the engine from shifting or accelerating properly.17:56
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