Sailing through orca territory isn’t something we take lightly and while preparing this post for you guys, we heard another sailboat calling for help on the radio..How we stay informed and reduce the risk as much as possible: 📍We monitor:• GT Orcas App – To stay updated about interactions, sightings and risk mapping. • www.orcas.pt – MMSI verified fellow sailors for live-updates. • Telegram groups – Live updates from fellow sailors. • Orca Facebook groups - to stay updated. • We listen to channel 16 (as always) and when we here something related to a orca situation we start recording the conversation so we can go back and listen to it again ex. if we didn’t get the position, name of the vessel etc. ⚠️Our precautions:• We have chosen to only sail in daylight – Which sometimes means early mornings to do a long leg. If something were to happen, we rather want to handle it in full visibility than in the dark. • We have chosen to stay in shallow water - inside the 20m depth counter when possible, but still keeping a safe distance from breaking waves and shallow hazards. • We carry a duffel bag full of sand on deck– The most humane way to try and deter orcas, should they approach the rudder. • We maintain constant lookout – For tall dorsal fins, but also for coastal fishing gear when close to shore. • We talk through roles and action plans - so everyone onboard knows what to do in case of an emergency. 🚨Our procedure in case of an orca interaction: 1: Engine on, max speed, turn boat towards shallows and/or land. 2: One person in charge of throwing sand in the water to hopefully prevent the orcas from damaging the rudder. 3: One person in charge of flipping the swimmingladder down in the water and banging it with a hammer to make loud noises in the water to deter the orcas. 4: Other important things is to issue a Pan-Pan call on the vhf, continuous lookout and video documentation of the interaction. N.B that this is simply the way we’ve chosen to handle the situation, not a detailed A–Z guide on how you should proceed. Always make sure to research the specific area you’re sailing in. Stay safe. #orca #sailing #shortoftheday #circumnavigation

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🏖️ Looking for the perfect getaway? Come to Fuerteventura, where crystal-clear waters, golden beaches, and endless sunshine await! ☀️🏝️ And what better way to explore paradise than on a catamaran excursion? 🤩 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓 !! 🐬 Spot dolphins and whales in their natural habitat. 🌊 Swim in turquoise waters and snorkel with vibrant marine life. 🍹 Relax on board with drinks, fresh food, and the best vibes. 💙 Tag your travel buddy and start planning your unforgettable adventure! #magicandsailing 👉 Book now in www.magicandsailing.com 📱+34 630 975 023 #fuerteventura #boat #dolphin #boat #wildlife #naturelovers #animalshorts #oceanlife #ocean #delfines #swimming #shortvideo #islascanarias

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At the south end of the Great Barrier Reef, a large Humpback whale came up beside us and preformed an amazing breach. Video credit to Jon (Bluey) Piredda If you'd like to support my work, get exclusive content, and other perks. Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/adventuremandan Follow my Instagram page for more!!! https://www.instagram.com/adventureman_dan Checkout my Facebook for the most complete and thorough account of my adventures thus far: https://www.facebook.com/adventuremandan.life/ Sit back and listen to my podcast, available anywhere you get your podcast as well as: https://adventuremandan.buzzsprout.com/ Visit my official website, the central resource of all my content: https://www.adventuremandan.life Gear I currently use today: Speargun: https://amzn.to/37RBtaZ GoPro: https://amzn.to/2HGYbHQ Dive Mask GoPro: https://amzn.to/2TAwZNz Fillet Knife: https://amzn.to/3mwGeLe Dive Knife: https://amzn.to/3mFjkBz Main Photo Camera: https://amzn.to/2HIpotQ

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🚀🌊 When speed meets sea — and flight becomes real! A high-speed catamaran charges through open waters, then launches off a rolling wave. Crew hanging tight, water exploding, and slow-motion capturing every intense second. #OceanFlight #CatamaranThrill #HighSpeedSailing #WaveChaser #AdrenalineAtSea #EpicSailSplash #LoveSailing ⛵💥

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