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Rogue wave at 2 am (sailing from Italy to Greece) [Ep. 107]
15 August 2025 · 55 min · 45K views · Ionian Sea
What this video covers
During a passage from Italy to Greece, the 50-ft catamaran Supernova encountered a rogue wave at 2:00 a.m. that drenched the helm station and the crew.Watch While the prevailing sea state consisted of moderate, rolly beam seas, the rogue wave hit with enough force to shudder the vessel and soak the upper deck.6:05 The crew reported the wave height at approximately nine meters, significantly larger than the surrounding swells.6:54 Following the incident, the crew transitioned to the inside helm for the remainder of the night watch.7:46 Upon arrival in Corfu, Greece, the crew addressed maintenance issues, including a blown fuse in the dinghy lift winch caused by a tangled line.27:03 They explored local anchorages, noting that arriving early in the morning allows for private access to popular caves before charter boat traffic increases.42:29 The crew also navigated the customs check-in process for Greece and managed local dinghy dock infrastructure.19:45
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