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A 1990 Jeanneau Voyage 1250 motorsails toward Cefalù, Sicily, facing a light headwind from the northeast.0:08 The crew motors with the mainsail hoisted to reduce rolling and improve stability.0:43 Upon arrival, the boat anchors in the roadstead off Cefalù, though a persistent swell from the northeast causes significant motion overnight.3:54 The crew later moves the vessel to a transit pier in the local harbor to explore the town.5:11 To monitor an unattended boat at anchor, the owner suggests using a small, high-visibility strobe light—typically sold for bicycles—or a secondary cockpit light to maintain visual contact from shore and detect potential anchor dragging.17:31 The visit includes a hike to the town’s rocca, a tour of the Cefalù Cathedral, and local dining.12:51 The passage continues toward Termini Imerese.26:29

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