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boatlife in MADEIRA - DON'T MISS our COOLEST spots and places | EP12

January 13, 2024 · 14 min · 5K views · Madeira

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Pat and Frankie explore Madeira, focusing on hiking the Levada do Castellanos and testing a DIY sea salt production method.2:41 The pair collects seawater from a clean coastal location away from the marina, filters the water through a cloth, and leaves it in the sun to evaporate, estimating a one-week timeline for crystal formation.9:14 Their island tour includes a 20-percent grade climb to the levada, where they observe local avocado and passion fruit trees.2:41 The crew also notes the island's infrastructure, specifically the prevalence of over 200 named tunnels.9:49 A storm from the south creates rough sea conditions, preventing swimming and highlighting the difference between the island's sheltered and exposed coastlines.10:13 Following their time in Madeira, the pair relocates to Tenerife, where they address personal challenges regarding the future of their sailing journey and potential plans for a Caribbean crossing.14:00

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