Sailing SV Cordelia · video

What this video covers

SV Cordelia cruises the Balearic Islands, anchoring in various bays around Ibiza including San Antonio and Portinatx.3:01 The crew navigates strict local regulations regarding Posidonia seagrass, which prohibit anchoring in protected areas and require divers to verify the anchor is set in sand or stone.1:00 To manage dinghy access in areas without shore-side docks, the crew utilizes a pulley-block system that allows them to anchor the tender offshore and retrieve it from the beach using a long line.7:09 During a stay in Portinatx, the vessel experiences significant rolling due to swell, prompting a departure for Mallorca.16:22 While departing, the crew encounters sluggish performance from the windlass, which they attribute to low battery levels, necessitating engine assistance to retrieve the anchor from deep water.24:06 Throughout the Ibiza transit, the crew faces challenges with local authorities enforcing seagrass protection zones and manages a rescue of three paddleboarders caught in offshore swells.11:54

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