We Left Without the Vang? Menorca to Sardinia Passage — 2 Days at Sea | S04E17

We're leaving Menorca — with or without the vang part. 200 nautical miles stand between us and Sardinia. This is our longest passage yet: two days at sea, sailing from the Balearics to Sardinia. It's only a short hop compared to what's coming (hello, Atlantic), but it's the perfect chance to test new watch systems and see how we handle extended time offshore. Along the way, we dodge boats towing entire fish farms, settle into our night-watch rhythm, and get the best welcome Sardinia could offer — dolphins at the bow.If you've ever wondered what life is really like on a two-day sail, come aboard.📍 Route: Cala Addaiia, Menorca → Sardinia (~200nM) ⏱️ Duration: 2 days at sea 🐬 Highlight: Dolphin escort into Sardinian waters 🔧 Vang Update: Watch S04E16 to see if the part arrived Episode S04E17 Recorded: Late June 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 @smartboatia Chapters 00:00 We leave Menorca for Sardinia 01:45 Nearly caught a fish farm 02:55 First night at sea 11:14 Second Day and a change of watch system 13:40 Dodging ships 14:49 Second night at sea 18:25 Dolphins 21:51 Approach to Sardinia 23:47 Done it. Two days on passage.