PAT | FRANKIE · video

What this video covers

Pat and Frankie sail their yacht, High, on a 27-nautical-mile passage from Porto Santo to Quinta do Lorde Marina on the island of Madeira.0:52 The crew encounters light winds during the transit.1:33 Upon arrival at Quinta do Lorde, the marina staff guides the vessel to its berth using a dinghy to assist with docking and fender placement.9:16 The marina features approximately 100 berths, a quiet atmosphere, and a nearby airport, though the facility lacks a gate at the pontoon entrance.8:55 The crew performs a thorough exterior and interior cleaning of the boat to remove salt accumulation.4:20 While exploring the surrounding area, they harvest wild aloe vera and cactus figs.11:51 The pair uses their time at the marina to complete a list of work tasks and prepare meals before planning further island exploration.15:35

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