Velero Regina · video

What this video covers

Regina, a 38-foot steel sailboat weighing 13.5 tons, completes a passage from Porto Santo to Madeira, maintaining speeds between 6 and 8 knots.8:40 With 14 to 17 knots of real wind on the beam, the vessel overtakes a 10-meter fiberglass boat that departed the harbor earlier.3:07 During the transit, the crew utilizes the Relief Shading feature on Navionics to visualize seafloor topography and identify potential hazards.4:40 Upon arrival at the Ensenada de Abra, the crew anchors in 10 meters of water, deploying 40 meters of chain and a trip line due to concerns about rocky bottom conditions.9:30 The anchorage is crowded with hikers and drone operators, prompting the crew to plan a move to a marina in Quinta do Lorde for a week-long stay.10:43 The crew notes that the marina facilitates car rentals, which they have secured for exploring the island.6:37

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