Finally! First Sail on Our Own Sailboat! ⛵️ [Ep.4]
January 24, 2026 · 14 min · 7K views · Vulcano Island
What this video covers
Wik and Rox, sailing their boat Oceanaire | Wik & Rox, transit from the east side of Lipari in the Aeolian Islands toward Vulcano.▶ 0:41 While anchored off Vulcano, the crew hikes to the island's crater, encountering steep, eroded trails and sulfurous vents.▶ 7:17 During the excursion, wind speeds increase unexpectedly, forcing a difficult return trip in their dinghy against waves.▶ 9:51 Upon returning to Oceanaire | Wik & Rox, the crew attempts their first proper sail, but encounters mechanical failures with the rigging.▶ 10:08 The Genoa proves difficult to unfurl due to old, stiff lines, and the in-mast furling mainsail jams because of a faulty outhaul car and worn bearings in the furling mechanism.▶ 10:35 Despite these issues, the boat reaches speeds of 8.5 knots while towing the dinghy before a line snaps, necessitating a reef.▶ 11:22 The crew subsequently orders replacement lines and furling parts, while cleaning and greasing all blocks and bearings to restore functionality.▶ 10:50
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