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We sailed from La Rochelle, France to La Coruña, Spain. And it was awesome!
November 8, 2023 · 16 min · 12K views · La Coruña
What this video covers
Vlad and his crewmate Andryusha depart La Rochelle, France, bound for La Coruna, Spain, on the yacht Mirage. Before departure, the crew cleans the boat, fills water and diesel tanks, provisions for the passage, and rigs a Code Zero sail.0:34 They time their exit to coincide with the rising tide to ensure a safe departure from the harbor.0:56 The 350-nautical-mile passage across the Bay of Biscay involves crossing the continental shelf, where depths drop abruptly from 138 meters to over 3,700 meters.6:38 This rapid change in bathymetry creates significant sea states and large waves that cause the boat to pitch and roll heavily.6:57 During the transit, the crew encounters multiple commercial fishing vessels near the shelf edge.7:06 The passage includes a challenging night watch characterized by rough conditions and constant motion.7:40 The crew successfully completes the crossing, arriving in La Coruna after navigating the turbulent waters of the shelf.
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