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Sailing to Otok Jabuka - DAY 2
April 25, 2026 · 19 min · 1K views · Adriatic Sea, off the coast of Croatia
Sailboat heeling under full sail on blue day
What this video covers
Nick and Nico sail their boat, Mila Felice, toward the remote Adriatic island of Otok Jabuka, aiming to reach the destination before an incoming southerly wind shift.▶ 2:29 With light winds providing a VMG of only 3.5 knots, the crew plans to motor for three hours to ensure arrival in daylight, intending to anchor in a protected harbor like Vis or Komiza overnight to avoid the exposed conditions at Otok Jabuka.▶ 3:58 During the transit, Nick performs sail adjustments, including tensioning the jib halyard and tuning the leech line, while noting the need to clear a stuck telltale.▶ 1:40 The crew experiences Starlink connectivity drops when crossing into international waters, requiring a switch to ocean mode.▶ 5:47 Upon arrival at Otok Jabuka, Nick attempts a climb on the island’s loose, unstable rock but aborts the ascent due to safety concerns regarding exposure and crumbling holds.▶ 13:04 The crew ultimately decides to prepare for a potential night sail to Vieste, Italy, depending on wind conditions.▶ 19:18
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