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Suria, a Lagoon 410 S2 catamaran crewed by Dirk and Riki, completes a passage from the Spanish mainland to Formentera in the Balearic Islands.0:03 Facing light winds, the crew motors for 13 hours to conserve fuel, managing two diesel tanks and reserve canisters.0:34 Upon arrival, heavy weekend traffic and long queues at the fuel docks force the crew to anchor on the northeast side of the island near the vessel Lady Rover.5:22 The crew highlights the strict local regulations regarding Posidonia seagrass, which prohibit anchoring or dropping chain on protected vegetation.1:52 After a calm night, they sail around the southern cape to anchor at Ses Illetes, noting high costs for beach amenities.7:57 Mid-week, the crew successfully refuels at a less congested dock before departing for Mallorca.12:29 During the passage, Dirk repairs a bread maker by driving the kneading hook with a cordless drill while awaiting a replacement belt.4:11 The crew emphasizes the significant swell caused by heavy motorboat and ferry traffic in the Ibiza-Formentera channel.4:58

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