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The crew of the sailboat Zephyr departs Valencia, Spain, for a coastal cruise through the Balearic Islands, specifically targeting Ibiza and Formentera.0:40 To avoid high marina fees, they anchor exclusively, noting the necessity of avoiding protected Posidonia seagrass to prevent fines.1:11 During the transit, the crew applies a custom vinyl logo to the bow of the vessel.10:04 When anchoring, the crew uses a snubber to set the hook, backing down at 800 RPMs and gradually increasing to 1,500 RPMs to ensure the anchor is set, followed by a visual inspection via snorkeling.13:10 While anchored off Formentera, the crew encounters a severe thunderstorm with high winds and lightning, requiring them to increase chain scope to prevent dragging.14:20 The trip includes visits to the Es Vedra natural reserve and the Ses Salines salt flats.14:46 The crew emphasizes the importance of slow, controlled engine revs when setting an anchor to avoid breaking the hold in varying bottom types.12:57

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