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2 Days Alone at Sea On my Primitive Double-Canoe.
August 7, 2026 · 39 min · Lisbon
What this video covers
A solo sailor completes a 150-mile passage from an anchorage near Porto, Portugal, to Lisbon aboard a catamaran.36:16 The two-day trip involves light winds, requiring the use of a drifter sail to maintain an average speed of approximately three knots.13:41 The sailor monitors AIS and Navionics to navigate around fishing vessels and uses the GT Orcas app to track potential orca activity, though none is encountered.20:02 Before departing, the sailor scrapes barnacles and marine growth from the hulls while wearing earplugs to prevent shrimp from entering the ear canal.3:43 The passage remains largely uneventful, characterized by calm seas and dolphin sightings, despite initial concerns about exhaustion and shipping traffic.32:12 Upon arrival in Lisbon, the sailor plans to haul the boat for repairs, including addressing rotten daggerboard slots and constructing a doghouse.37:51 The experience confirms that consistent, light-wind sailing requires patience and careful sail selection to avoid relying on engines.
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