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Mast Troubles - PAXOS to PREVEZA
24 November 2024 · 11 min · 2K views · Paxos
What this video covers
Nick attempts to adjust the mast packers on his boat while anchored near Paxos, Greece, but finds the access point at the base of the mast difficult to reach.2:20 He marks the current tension on the lower deltas and outer stays with tape and photos before loosening the rig to create space.1:13 During the process, he discovers a snapped split pin and realizes the existing mast packers require replacement.3:33 He decides to postpone further adjustments until he can hire a professional rigger.2:47 The crew experiences challenging sailing conditions, including building swell and wind, which forces them to abandon a planned passage to Lefkada.4:48 They return to a bay in Paxos to wait for more favorable wind angles.5:00 After a period of rain, they motor five miles past Antipaxos toward Preveza, maintaining five knots while waiting for the wind to shift to a more advantageous direction for sailing.8:26
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