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Some so-so footage of one of the seals we saw on today's outing. The seal is that black ball in the upper right portion of the frame. At about the 30 second mark he dives and you can see the shape of his body, which looks like a big fat black sausage. The footage isn't so great, but we were close enough that we could clearly make out his the features of his face, and could tell he was looking at us; probably as curious about us as we were about him!

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December 4 45D Weather Croatia in Central Dalmatia

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We’re excited to share that our Otium loyalty programme has grown, with four fantastic new partners: Fairview Sailing, Simpson Yacht Charter, Britannia Corporate Events and Sailing Logic. Members can now redeem their points for a wide range of experiences, including bareboat and skippered yacht charters, RYA Sea School courses and corporate sailing events. With fifty partners now on board, Otium offers members an extensive choice of rewards and services, from electronics and hotel stays to dining out and yacht care. If you’re not already part of Otium, joining is quick, easy and free. Start earning points today and enjoy the benefits straight away. Find out more at https://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/otium.

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Reefing lines are important on a sailboat because they enable us to reef down the main sail (reduce sail area) when in strong winds. We had accidentally crossed two of our reefing lines when we rerouted them to make place for our new staysail halyard. This faux pas meant Adam couldn't reef our main sail when he needed. Although conditions were fine at the time, we're lucky he caught this now and we avoided a serious situation that could have occurred because of this mistake.

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