Sailing Ithaki Greece
3 February 2025 · 20 min · 199 views · Ithaca
What this video covers
The crew of a cruising yacht anchored in Vathy, Ithaca, for three days to shelter from westerly winds gusting up to 32 knots.9:43 While anchored in seven meters of water with 52 meters of chain deployed, the vessel experienced significant wind funneling through the channel, causing the boat to swing frequently.11:13 The crew utilized the anchorage as a base to rent a car and explore the island’s villages and bays.11:00 During the stay, the crew sent members ashore via tender to the Port Authority to update their transit log after their planned departure was delayed by the weather.10:31 With winds forecast to drop to 15 knots, the crew planned a three-to-four-hour passage to Kefalonia, followed by a stop in Zakynthos to maintain their schedule for reaching the Saronic Islands by June 20.10:43 The anchorage at Vathy is recognizable by a landslide on the hillside that serves as a navigational bearing for incoming vessels.13:57
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