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Greece, Argolic & Saronic Gulfs #013
27 September 2026 · 44 min · 398 views · Monemvasia
What this video covers
A solo sailor navigates the Argolic and Saronic Gulfs in Greece, documenting a series of coastal passages and anchorages from Milos to Marathon. The journey begins with a 65-nautical-mile transit from Milos to Monemvasia, requiring several hours of motoring due to light winds.0:29 Subsequent legs include stops at Spetses, Dokos, Hydra, Poros, Aegina, and Agia Marina, where the sailor secures a mechanic to repair an outboard motor.27:41 The route involves frequent upwind sailing, necessitating extensive tacking that often increases the total distance traveled by 30 to 50 percent.39:42 Near Lavrio, the sailor navigates through heavy commercial ferry traffic while avoiding the designated traffic separation scheme.34:05 Conditions vary from calm, flat seas to 20-knot gusts requiring two reefs in the mainsail.33:28 The sailor frequently chooses anchorages based on wind protection and noise levels, noting that popular harbors like Poros and Aegina often suffer from heavy boat traffic and wake-induced swell.23:16 The trip concludes with a transit toward Porto Rafti and finally Marathon, characterized by consistent upwind work and variable wind speeds.40:15
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