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Traveling Through Red Zones | Sailing Turkey | Sailing Sunday Ep. 60
17 May 2020 · 19 min · 11K views · Aegean Sea
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Sunday transits the Aegean Sea between Turkey and Greece, navigating an area characterized by high naval activity and the refugee crisis. While sailing toward Gallipoli, the crew encounters gunfire, which they later identify via Navionics as a naval training ground.4:08 They maintain a sharp lookout for rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) and fishing vessels, performing evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision with a fishing boat that cut across their path.10:48 The passage continues toward the Dardanelles, where the crew manages a high-traffic separation zone crowded with at least 11 cargo ships.13:33 Upon reaching Anzac Cove, the crew anchors to visit the historic site, though they briefly retreat to the boat after encountering aggressive local street dogs.17:23 The vessel experiences freezing temperatures during the transit, requiring the crew to manage deck equipment like the dinghy, which accumulates water in the cold conditions.14:21
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