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Lagoon 42 - Crossing Bay of Biscay and Mediterranean
November 18, 2017 · 37 min · 171K views · Cascais
What this video covers
A Lagoon 42 catamaran completes a 2,700-nautical-mile delivery from Les Sables-d'Olonne, France, to Croatia, transiting the Bay of Biscay, the Strait of Gibraltar, and the Mediterranean Sea over 19 days.36:24 During the initial Biscay crossing, the crew encounters 50-knot winds and significant swells, necessitating motor-sailing.1:13 The vessel stops in Vigo, Spain, for refueling and provisioning before continuing toward Gibraltar.6:04 While navigating the Mediterranean, the crew experiences 30-knot winds and four-meter waves while sailing toward Sicily.27:48 The passage includes a stop in Ibiza, a transit through the Strait of Messina, and a final arrival in Croatia.24:13 Throughout the voyage, the crew manages fuel and water levels, utilizes satellite communication to transmit position data, and maintains a simple diet of canned goods, cheese, and crackers during heavy weather.3:22 The trip concludes with a total of 2,596 nautical miles logged upon reaching the Adriatic.36:28
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