Adventures of an old Seadog ' Sailing the Spanish Ria's' Episode 23
May 9, 2016 · 11 min · 60K views · Spanish Rias, Galicia, Spain
What this video covers
The vessel transits the Spanish Rias from Bayona to Sanxenxo, navigating heavy swells and light winds that necessitate constant motoring.0:17 After a 15-mile coastal stretch, the boat is hauled at a yard in Sanxenxo to clean a fouled bottom and improve speed for an upcoming 300-mile passage across the Bay of Biscay.5:37 During a subsequent weather delay, a bilge inspection reveals an oil leak.7:44 To manage the spill, the owner uses baby diapers as absorbent pads to soak up oil and water from inaccessible areas of the bilge.8:24 The owner also identifies diapers as a potential emergency first-aid supply for stemming blood flow from soft tissue injuries.10:55 Despite the maintenance efforts, the engine continues to consume oil, requiring ongoing monitoring before the planned departure from Finisterre.8:08
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