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Anchoring next to landing seaplanes. Pollença / Mallorca / Long-distance cruising

August 17, 2024 · 15 min · 1K views · Mallorca

What this video covers

The crew of the Lagoon 410 S2 *Suria* anchors in the bay of Pollença, Mallorca, near a designated water runway used by military aircraft for firefighting and search-and-rescue operations.13:28 The vessel anchors near the beach and town, avoiding protected Posidonia seagrass beds that require mooring buoys elsewhere in the bay.3:54 While anchored, the crew utilizes the local marina’s dinghy dock to access the town, noting that the marina accepts mail for non-paying visitors.4:15 During their stay, the crew explores the surrounding area on foot using the Komoot app for navigation, attempting to reach the Cap de Formentor lighthouse before encountering restricted military zones.6:28 Maintenance tasks performed at anchor include cleaning and servicing the Lewmar deck hatches.13:22 The crew eventually departs Pollença at dawn, setting a course for Menorca.14:30

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