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BOAT LIFE: REAL LIFE MERMAID DIVING INTO PARADISE! EP-99
August 23, 2023 · 22 min · 130K views · Blue Lagoon, Comino Island, Malta
What this video covers
Cruising the Maltese archipelago, the crew of *Escapade* navigates between Gozo Island and the Blue Lagoon on Comino Island, managing boat maintenance and local regulations.Watch After arriving from Tunisia, they anchor at Magar Exini on Gozo, where they perform routine tender maintenance and address a faulty dive tank.0:38 The crew later sails three nautical miles to the Blue Lagoon, utilizing a stern tie to secure their position near a cave.4:56 They encounter navigation challenges near Valletta, including a close-quarters pass with a paragliding boat and a large cruise ship exiting the port.17:07 Local officials prohibit anchoring in certain areas near Valletta, forcing a relocation.17:16 To improve dinghy handling, the crew installs a four-to-one pulley system on their davits using blocks sourced from a local marine store.21:39 They also manage provisioning and minor repairs, including GPS and solar panel wiring, while preparing for further travel in the Mediterranean.13:48
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