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Sailing to the Egadi Islands - Sailing family (Ep. #48)
October 28, 2020 · 18 min · 4K views · Egadi Islands
What this video covers
Lou and Lyz sail from the coast of Sicily toward the Egadi Islands, a group consisting of Levanzo, Marettimo, and Favignana.2:18 During a 60-mile passage, the crew encounters a sudden squall with 20-knot winds and thunder, forcing them to seek shelter in a nearby bay.4:06 The weather clears rapidly, providing a sunset the crew identifies as their favorite in Italy.4:45 Upon reaching Favignana, the crew notes that anchoring is prohibited in the main harbor due to the presence of mooring buoys, which are installed to protect underwater vegetation.6:53 To avoid high marina fees, they anchor on the north side of the island and use their dinghy to reach the town.10:59 The crew explores the island’s local tuna-based cuisine and visits a rocky eastern cove featuring natural formations used for cliff jumping.11:57 Throughout the trip, the family hosts children from a companion boat, highlighting the educational benefits of the cruising lifestyle for their own children’s language development.8:02
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