Ann-Elin Synnes · video

What this video covers

Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam depart Malaga, Spain, bound for Gibraltar and eventually Morocco.1:30 After a harbor official denies boarding at the Malaga port, Sam relocates the boat to a nearby beach, where he retrieves Ann-Elin via dinghy at 2 a.m. The crew encounters choppy, short-period waves while sailing upwind toward Gibraltar, forcing them to put a second reef in the mainsail.6:08 Ann-Elin experiences severe seasickness during the transit, leaving Sam to manage the vessel alone for a portion of the passage.18:18 They maintain speeds of approximately 6.5 knots while tacking along the coast.16:25 Upon arrival in Gibraltar, the crew observes a carnival near the waterfront.17:34 The passage highlights the challenges of coastal transit in the Strait of Malacca region, including port access restrictions and unpredictable sea states.

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