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Sailing through the night to the Spanish mainland at a speed of 10.5 knots.
November 9, 2025 · 20 min · 81K views · Spain
What this video covers
Thilo and Leonie sail from Formentera to Almerimar, Spain, navigating a challenging overnight passage in the Mediterranean.▶ 4:35 After enduring 30-knot gusts and heavy swell while anchored at Formentera, the crew departs to utilize a narrow weather window.▶ 7:00 During the transit, they encounter significant sea states, recording speeds of up to 10.5 knots while surfing down waves.▶ 8:52 The boat maintains a steady pace with a double-reefed mainsail, relying on the autopilot to manage the helm during the night.▶ 8:21 The crew experiences fatigue due to the irregular watch schedule and the physical demands of adjusting sail area during frequent rain squalls.▶ 10:57 Upon reaching the Spanish coast, they prepare for a multi-week stay in Almerimar to perform maintenance, including a motor service and life raft inspection.▶ 19:34 The passage highlights the difficulty of balancing short-handed night sailing with the psychological challenge of operating outside one's comfort zone.
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