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SAILED to this SMALL ISLAND that BLEW US AWAY! - Ep 159
October 13, 2023 · 20 min · 17K views · Mahon, Menorca
What this video covers
Jibsea cruises the southern coast of Menorca, Spain, from Mahon to Ciutadella, navigating anchorages and local harbors during the early off-season.0:43 The crew anchors in Mahon, the world's fifth-largest natural harbor, where they observe a solo sailor drag anchor and foul another vessel's chain due to insufficient scope.5:35 They later explore Binibeka, a village constructed in the 1970s to mimic traditional Mediterranean architecture, and visit a Y-shaped anchorage featuring Bronze Age necropolis caves.11:22 Throughout the passage, the crew experiences a water maker failure and lacks a tank gauge, forcing strict water rationing as they transit toward Mallorca.15:13 They also encounter a local festival, the Fiestas de Gratia, and sample regional pomada, a gin and lemonade slushy.4:26 The trip concludes with a walk through the historic old town of Ciutadella, where they find 75 Canadian dollars in cash on a pier.18:13
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