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Sailing to MONEMVASIA old town... JUST STUNNING | S09E09

25 December 2024 · 13 min · 385 views · Monemvasia

What this video covers

Yacht Ula anchors in Monemvasia, Greece, where the crew secures the vessel to a pontoon with spring lines to prepare for forecasted winds reaching 30 knots.1:28 The crew completes customs formalities and explores the historic town, noting extensive building refurbishments and the Hagia Sophia.2:08 Following this stop, the crew attempts a passage around the Peloponnese toward Pylos, but inaccurate weather models force 12 hours of motoring due to contrary winds.9:23 After a stop in Finicunda to wait out a storm with predicted 35-knot gusts, the crew sails 48 miles to Katakolo, experiencing a productive downwind run using a cruising chute.12:01 The transit to Katakolo requires significant tacking, extending the planned 38-mile trip by 10 miles.12:41 The crew plans to visit Olympia from the Katakolo harbor.12:22

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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36iTheir boatBeneteau Oceanis 46Their boat

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