We Forgot to Open the Seacocks! Light Wind Sail to Motril - Sailing Helios S04E28

Almost fried the engine minutes out of Cartagena. After finishing the service, we left the seacocks closed — and only caught it once we were already underway. This is the slow leg sailing southwest along the Spanish coast toward Motril Marina. Light air, glassy nights in open bays, and a passage that is more about reading the weather and picking shelter than making miles. After the engine scare, the rest of the trip settles into calm water, barely any wind, and sunsets that made the slow progress feel worth it. We stop overnight at anchor in open bays that go flat, then push on when we can. Motril is the next pause for a few days before we keep working down the coast. If you like real Mediterranean passages — the small mistakes, the glassy anchorages, and the unhurried boat life — you’re in the right place. Episode S04E28 Recorded: Late August 2026 Viewer-first. Ad-free. Supported by those who choose to. Become a member by clicking the "Join" button. http://www.youtube.com/@sailinghelios/join Support Our Journey: 🔗 Check out www.sailinghelios.com for exclusive behind-the-scenes content 📸 Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/sailinghelios2023/ 📸 Follow us on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sailinghelios 📸 Follow us on Substack for updates: https://substack.com/@sailinghelios Products we love: Aussie Chiller Hats: https://www.aussiechiller.com/judith Jude wears a Bushie Plus in Blonde colour, and Richard wears an Explorer in Camel. EZRaft inflatable dinghy: www.ezraft.com €100 off with discount code "helios" Momentum Electric Marine: https://momentumelectricmarine.com/ We use a U2 Electric Outboard - 2.5kW Smartboatia - AI Powered Copilot: https://smartboatia.com Lookout AI Powered Camera System: https://www.getalookout.com/discount/HELIOS10 10% off for a limited time using the Discount Code: "HELIOS10" Morpheis Smart Anchor Buoy: https://mooring-solution.com/helios €100 off using the Discount Code: "helios" Within the EU get an extra €100 by trading in a Gripy Anchor Buoy Sailproof rugged tablets and waterproof electronics for sailors: https://sailproof.shop/ We use a tablet provided by Sailproof Carawater Smart Water Pump: https://carawater.de/produkt-kategorie/druckwasserpumpen/ We love having a silent water pump. 4K Video @buoycatcherboathook8572 Chapters: 00:00 Nearly Fried the Engine 06:57 Anchorage at Palomares 08:15 Cruising along the coast 13:26 Jyde anchoring at Playa del Abobar 15:20 Foggy morning departure to Motril 18:47 Dodging Fishing Boats 19:51 Approach to Motril 21:29 Arriving at Motril 22:35 We Love Our Buoycatcher Boat Hooks