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Nika joins skipper Michael Vnuk and his crew for a weekend sailing trip on the aluminum boat Marlin in the Baltic Sea.1:15 The group departs from Flensburg Harbor in February, experiencing light winds between 0 and 6 knots on the first day, which results in boat speeds ranging from 0.2 to 2.5 knots.9:20 The crew anchors at the Ochseninseln, a group of islands belonging to Denmark, and explores the area on foot.9:59 On the second day, conditions shift to 15 to 20 knots of wind, allowing the crew to practice tacking and steering.11:25 The trip includes a first-time sailor who gains experience during the higher wind conditions.11:34 The vessel, an aluminum design, is available for charter through marlin-expeditions.com.13:52

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