Sailing SV Cordelia · video

What this video covers

Steve and Annette conclude their sailing season on October 16 by departing Ortigia, Syracuse, for a winter berth in Marina di Ragusa, Sicily.0:03 The crew spends five days anchored off Ortigia, noting that rough conditions previously prevented dinghy transit to shore.10:26 To prepare for stern-to docking in Marina di Ragusa, the crew secures the dinghy on the coach roof rather than the stern.11:36 During the anchor retrieval, the chain piles up in the locker, requiring manual redistribution with a broom handle to allow full recovery.11:19 The transit marks the end of a season impacted by COVID-19 travel restrictions and variable weather.8:36 Future plans include winter maintenance in Marina di Ragusa and navigating post-Brexit residency requirements in Italy.9:22

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