74 | It's Stinking!! We Found the Rat - Sailing Around the World
October 15, 2018 · 22 min · 46K views · Island of Solta
What this video covers
A cruising couple sailing the Croatian coast manages a rodent infestation aboard their boat while navigating between Mijane, Murter, Alheta, Primosten, and Hvar. After several days of foul odors, they locate and remove a dead rat from beneath their bed, which had become stuck to a glue trap.17:04 Throughout the transit, the crew balances sailing performance with the need to reach a secure anchorage before a forecasted 50-knot wind event.11:27 They frequently encounter light winds, forcing them to motor for extended periods to maintain their schedule.12:33 When sailing upwind, they struggle with inefficient tacking angles and eventually opt to motor to reach a protected bay.11:16 Upon arriving at their final destination, they secure the vessel to a public mooring buoy and deploy two anchors as a precaution against the incoming gale.15:29 The experience confirms that persistent odors in confined cabin spaces often indicate a failed pest control attempt requiring manual removal.
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