Sailing Suria · video

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After recovering from a shoulder fracture, the crew of the 40-ft catamaran Suria resumes their sailing season in Greece.2:27 Following a winter spent at anchor in Porto Heli, the pair performs maintenance projects, including upgrading the battery bank and replacing the UV-protection strip on their Hydranet genoa.5:32 They use a heavy-duty sewing machine, Necky, and a Speedy Stitcher to attach the new fabric to the sail.13:33 Departing Porto Heli, the crew sails through the Corinth Canal, a 6-kilometer passage cutting through 80-meter-high rock walls that saves 400 kilometers of travel around the Peloponnese.19:09 They navigate the Gulf of Patras with stops in Galaxidi, Trizonia, and Nafpaktos, eventually reaching Mesolonghi.22:53 Throughout the transit, they manage high temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius by utilizing solar power to run cabin air conditioning.22:44 The crew confirms that the Corinth Canal remains a viable and efficient transit route for cruising vessels, provided they coordinate with local authorities via radio before entry.18:50

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