Velero Regina · video

What this video covers

Javi prepares for the final leg of a six-and-a-half-day Atlantic crossing from São Miguel in the Azores to Sagres, Portugal.0:48 The vessel, Regina, maintains high speeds with favorable winds, though the crew anticipates gusts reaching 26 knots as they approach the Iberian Peninsula.1:47 The route requires a nighttime transit of the Cape St. Vincent traffic separation scheme, an area with heavy commercial shipping traffic and recent reports of orca activity.1:38 Upon arrival, the crew plans to anchor in the bay of Baleeira, just past the cape.2:23 The passage involves significant motion and constant vigilance due to the combination of high winds, increased maritime traffic, and the risk of marine mammal interactions.2:39 The crew intends to provide a full debrief of the transit after reaching their destination on Saturday morning.3:21

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