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Sailing ULA to the Caribbean – Part 1 – Tunisia to Malta
May 16, 2026 · 16 min · 299 views · Strait of Sicily
Sailboat ULA glides at sunset, golden sea ahead
What this video covers
A Beneteau Oceanis 46 transits from Monastir, Tunisia, to Malta, covering approximately 125 nautical miles over two nights. Due to customs delays in Tunisia, the crew departs in the late afternoon and intentionally slows the vessel to ensure a daylight arrival in Malta, avoiding fish farms and navigational hazards near the port.0:59 The passage is primarily motor-sailed in light winds, with the crew utilizing the engine for the majority of the trip.3:30 Upon arrival, the boat anchors in St George’s Bay.8:42 Anticipating a forecast of 30-knot winds, the crew relocates to a more sheltered bay on the west coast of Malta, anchoring in 12 meters of water over a sandy patch with 60 meters of chain deployed.9:22 The vessel remains secure during the subsequent 35-knot winds.15:23 The experience highlights the necessity of adjusting arrival times to navigate coastal hazards and the importance of relocating to sheltered anchorages ahead of forecasted high-wind events.
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