Velero Regina · video

What this video covers

The crew departs the Anfi del Mar anchorage in Gran Canaria, sailing toward the southern coast of Tenerife.0:30 During the transit through the channel between Gran Canaria and Tenerife, the boat maintains 6 to 7 knots of speed under full sail in 10 to 15 knots of wind.1:18 Upon approaching the southern coast of Tenerife, wind conditions shift drastically, requiring a reef in the mainsail as gusts increase.8:24 The vessel anchors at Playa de la Ballena, where the crew notes that local anchorages in the Canary Islands often lack the protection found in regions like Greece.4:29 The subsequent passage toward Valle Gran Rey on La Gomera reveals significant discrepancies between digital weather forecasts and actual conditions.5:57 While models predicted 2 knots of wind with 6-knot gusts, the crew encounters sustained winds of 20 knots with gusts reaching 30 knots in the lee of the island.9:13 The crew concludes the trip by navigating toward the northwest coast of Tenerife to prepare for a future crossing to La Palma.14:07

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