Sam Holmes Sailing · video

What this video covers

Sam Holmes sails from an inlet near Mazagan, Portugal, toward Spain, navigating around fish farms and heavy commercial shipping traffic.1:18 The passage begins with light wind and speeds of three knots, but a slight change in wind angle allows the boat to bear off and increase speed to six knots.2:56 The vessel experiences significant pitching and slamming in choppy seas, though the crew opts against reefing the mainsail.4:04 Upon arrival at the Spanish marina, the boat docks at a visitor berth marked by yellow caps on the pylons.6:31 The marina charges 16 euro for an overnight stay.7:04 Local police visit the boat to verify the crew's travel history and issue official paperwork required for the subsequent transit to Gibraltar.7:36 The crew uses a DJI Avada drone for aerial photography in a nearby wooded area while waiting for the rain to subside before the evening departure.8:17

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