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Sailing Squib - We'll do the rest on the way - From the Black Sea through the Bosphorus /24
April 2, 2026 · 22 min · 1K views · Black Sea, approaching the Bosporus entrance, about 2.5 nautical miles north
Squib sailboat cutting through waves under blue sky
What this video covers
A crew sailing from Romania to Turkey endures a rough passage across the Black Sea, encountering 30-knot winds and steep, confused seas that cause severe seasickness.▶ 15:45 The vessel, steered by a windvane, struggles to maintain a direct course toward the Bosporus entrance as waves frequently knock the boat off track.▶ 6:27 Near the entrance, the crew switches to manual steering and engine power to navigate the final two miles through heavy swells and shallowing depths.▶ 6:27 During the transit, the Turkish Coast Guard intercepts the vessel but declines to board due to the rough sea state and a language barrier, instructing the crew to proceed without landing.▶ 19:24 After clearing the Bosporus, the crew anchors for the night in the Kalamis Fenerbahce area on the Asian side of Istanbul.▶ 13:22 Post-passage maintenance includes checking engine oil levels, tensioning the windvane steering lines, and repairing a fouled flag halyard at the masthead.▶ 17:52 The crew plans to continue their journey across the Sea of Marmara, relying on forecasted easterly winds.▶ 14:07 Proper tensioning of steering lines is essential for the reliable performance of a windvane system in heavy following seas.▶ 3:24
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