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Through the storm to Ballermann
October 12, 2025 · 19 min · 101K views · Mallorca
What this video covers
The crew of a cruising sailboat sails 20 nautical miles from Portocolom, Mallorca, to the protected nature reserve of Isla Cabrera.▶ 1:08 Access to the island requires a pre-booked mooring buoy and a mandatory permit.▶ 1:41 During the transit back to Mallorca, the vessel encounters a sudden squall with 30-knot winds and heavy rain.▶ 8:31 The boat maintains stability and speed between 6 and 8 knots under a full mainsail and small genoa, demonstrating superior performance compared to the owners' previous vessel in similar conditions.▶ 11:32 Upon reaching the Playa de Palma, the crew anchors for a brief stay before heading to the port of Palma.▶ 13:39 There, the owners host the "Bootsprofis" (a professional boat inspection team) to conduct a comprehensive survey of the vessel, which was purchased earlier in the year without a prior sea trial.▶ 15:17 The inspection includes a light-wind test sail to evaluate handling and rigging.▶ 17:54 The experience confirms the boat's capability in adverse weather and provides the owners with professional feedback on their vessel's condition.
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