Sailing Doodles · video

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Doodles departs the dock in Kea, Greece, for a coastal sail to Sounion, the southernmost point of the Greek mainland. The crew manages gusty conditions, with winds funneling between islands and reaching over 30 knots.7:13 To maintain control in the gusts, the skipper reefs the main sail and partially furls the head sail, hand-steering the vessel as the autopilot struggles with the erratic wind.7:24 The boat maintains speeds of 6.5 to 7 knots during the transit.6:53 Upon arrival at Sounion, the crew anchors to visit the 5th-century BC Temple of Poseidon.8:35 The skipper demonstrates departure techniques, including using a fender to protect the passerelle against the dock and managing chain tension to prevent the boat from surging forward during mooring line release.4:17 The new crew member, a commercial pilot, completes the passage without experiencing seasickness.8:19

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