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Thilo and Leonie sail their boat from Greece to Malta, a 330-nautical-mile passage planned to last three days.1:58 The crew aims to maintain a course between a high-pressure system and an approaching storm to utilize favorable winds.2:27 During the first night, the crew receives a digital selective calling (DSC) distress alert on their VHF radio and chart plotter indicating a vessel is flooding.9:47 After checking the coordinates, they determine the incident is too distant to provide assistance.10:05 The passage involves a mix of sailing conditions, including a steady seven-knot reach and periods of light wind that force the crew to motor-sail.16:35 To manage fatigue, the three-person crew rotates through night watches.8:51 The transit concludes with the arrival in Valletta, Malta, where the crew observes the contrast between the historic limestone architecture and modern urban development.26:47

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