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Nova Vita departs Marina Rubicon on Lanzarote for a coastal passage to Gran Tarajal, Fuerteventura.0:03 The route crosses the channel between the two islands, where shallow depths create lumpy seas.2:28 Winds remain light initially, requiring engine use, before filling in to 15–25 knots with gusts reaching 30 knots.2:52 The crew sails downwind using only the headsail, avoiding the need to pole out the sail despite rolling conditions and a 1.5-meter swell.12:51 Upon rounding the headland of Fuerteventura, the vessel enters an acceleration zone, experiencing sustained winds of 23–30 knots.9:20 The wind drops to 7 knots as the boat approaches the harbor entrance.11:02 Gran Tarajal offers a sheltered, inexpensive marina, with booking procedures handled via email and document submission.0:32

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