SAILING and EXPLORING Bornholm in Denmark - Ep 12
December 13, 2017 · 11 min · 11K views · Bornholm
What this video covers
Bornholm, Denmark, serves as a stopover for a 39-foot sailboat crew exploring the Baltic Sea. The island features Hammershus Castle, the largest castle ruin in Northern Europe, and hosts community events in Nexø involving local emergency services, military, and police.4:07 While visiting, the crew gathers local produce and observes the island's history of occupation by Swedish, German, Danish, and Russian forces.1:12 Before departing for a 120-mile passage to Rostock, Germany, the crew refuels in anticipation of a forecast calling for 25-knot south-to-southeast winds.9:01 A local single-handed sailor advises the crew on navigating the Bay of Biscay, recommending a route along the British coast toward Southampton to avoid the shallow, rocky French coastline and its 8-to-9-meter tidal range.10:13 The crew plans to continue their journey toward the Caribbean or Brazil.2:58
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