Alfredo Contaldo · video

What this video covers

Alfredo Contaldo documents the restoration and maiden voyage of his first sailboat, a vintage Sheriff Jouet, during the late 1990s.1:00 The project begins with extensive cleaning of the cabin, including the head and galley, to make the neglected vessel habitable.0:54 The maiden passage departs from Procida, Italy, with a crew of two, aiming for Castellammare di Stabia.2:51 The transit covers approximately five hours, beginning in the afternoon after delays caused by shipyard issues.5:51 The crew encounters light winds, forcing them to beat to windward before switching to the outboard motor as the wind dies.5:40 The vessel lacks navigation lights, insurance documentation, and mooring tax receipts, creating concerns about potential encounters with the Capitaneria di Porto.6:38 The outboard motor nearly runs out of fuel during the final approach to the harbor.7:45 The voyage concludes at sunset in Castellammare di Stabia, where the small boat is moored alongside larger yachts.10:04

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