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What this video covers

Thilo, Leonie, and Jonas sail their restored boat from Muros along the Spanish coast toward the Rias. During the initial leg, they maintain a downwind course in 10 knots of wind, reaching speeds of 5.7 knots with the genoa, mainsail, and mizzen set.0:20 The crew manages a brief period of light wind by engaging the engine before the breeze freshens, allowing them to sail close-hauled.2:02 They navigate without a roller furling system, manually hoisting and dousing sails on their dual forestays.7:27 After departing Muros, the crew covers 35 nautical miles in six hours to reach the Cies Islands, often referred to as the Spanish Hawaii.4:33 They anchor near the islands, which feature sand beaches and rocky terrain, while remaining vigilant for commercial shipping traffic in the area.5:35 The crew successfully manages sail handling and navigation despite the lack of modern furling gear.

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