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ITHACA - Cats, Rats and Adventure!
15 January 2025 · 15 min · 1K views · Ithaca, Greece
What this video covers
Nick anchors in Ithaca, Greece, and performs a stern-to docking maneuver.7:53 While moored, a follower warns via AIS that the location is known as Rat Island, prompting concerns about rodents boarding the vessel via the stern lines.8:11 To mitigate this risk, Nick constructs a prototype rat stopper by drilling holes through a day shape to create a physical barrier for the mooring lines.13:04 During the stay, the crew encounters local cats and provides them with fresh water and food.10:21 The crew also experiments with booster boards for transport between Miliflis and the anchorage, noting that the bearings are corroded from salt exposure.3:13 After an overnight stay, the boat departs for Zakynthos.15:06
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