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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Single-handed through the Corinth Canal /32
28 May 2026 · 24 min · 865 views · Saronic Gulf
Squib sailing through Corinth Canal under gray sky
What this video covers
A solo sailor transits the Corinth Canal in Greece aboard a sailing vessel after dropping off a crew member at a nearby marina.0:24 The transit requires a 125-euro fee, paid in cash at the canal office, and includes a refueling stop for 59 liters of diesel.9:40 Navigating the canal involves coordinating with the canal authority via VHF channel 11 and waiting for a convoy of commercial traffic.0:01 Upon exiting the canal into the Gulf of Corinth, the sailor encounters 15-knot headwinds and a one-meter swell, forcing a change in plans to reach the destination of Mesolonghi.13:01 The sailor opts to stop at the harbor in Kiato to wait for more favorable wind conditions, noting the difficulty of finding mooring space in the main yacht basin and opting for a temporary tie-up at the outer mole.23:18 The passage continues toward Trizonia, with the sailor monitoring weather forecasts for a window of light winds to complete the final 80-mile stretch.20:55
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