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Sailing to Madeira & Underwater Anode Replacement #bluewatersailing #liveaboard #sailing #diy
August 7, 2026 · 20 min · Madeira Islands
What this video covers
Suria, a Lagoon 410 S2, sails from Porto Santo to Madeira, encountering a 1.5-knot countercurrent and steep seas near the cape where the seabed rises from 2,700 meters to 100 meters.2:48 The crew reefs the mainsail early to prepare for 30-knot gusts expected around the headland.2:58 Upon arrival, Dirk performs underwater maintenance on the boat, replacing propeller anodes that have eroded by half in six months.6:13 During a hull cleaning, Dirk suffers a jellyfish sting on his arm, which the crew treats successfully with vinegar.5:36 The vessel anchors at Machico, where the sandy bottom provides secure holding near the harbor entrance.11:28 The crew explores the island via Levada hiking trails, including a route to Pico do Faccio, and visits the whaling museum in Caniçal.12:54 They note that the anchorage at Quinta do Lorde is expensive and difficult for dinghy access, while the Machico anchorage offers better proximity to town facilities.10:58
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