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DISCOVERING BILBAO
June 22, 2025 · 25 min · 5K views
What this video covers
The crew of an ETAC 38 sailing vessel visits Bilbao, Spain, before departing for a coastal transit toward Santander. During the stay in Bilbao, the crew utilizes the local metro system to reach the city center, noting the modern architecture and extensive shopping districts. Following the Bilbao stop, the vessel departs for a 36-nautical-mile passage to Santander. Due to light winds and incoming rain, the crew makes an unscheduled intermediate stop at a port identified as Laredo to wait out poor weather. The crew reports a customs inspection while at sea, where officials boarded the vessel for a routine check. Maintenance tasks include inspecting the rudder and planning an engine oil change after reaching 51 hours of operation. Additionally, the crew highlights a safety recall for Baltic life jackets, noting that a local chandlery, Huchy à Castillage La Rochelle, facilitated the replacement of defective units shortly before their departure.
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