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A cruising couple departs Menorca in the Balearic Islands for a passage to Mallorca, navigating a 45-kilometer scooter trip to Mahon to retrieve a package before departure.1:56 They encounter difficulty renting a scooter due to requirements for a physical international driver's license, eventually securing a rental with only a standard license and passport.5:18 During the passage to Mallorca, the crew maintains 6.5 knots in 9 knots of wind, catching a large fish while underway.7:00 Upon arrival, they find their intended anchorage restricted by new cordons, forcing a shift to an alternative location where they deploy a stern line to mitigate swell.9:41 The crew manages limited food supplies while planning a major provisioning stop in Palma, which offers access to large supermarkets and logistics hubs.10:50 They emphasize the importance of checking recent anchorage reviews to avoid restricted areas and note that stern lines effectively reduce motion when swell wraps into rocky inlets.10:02

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