Sailing Preveza and Lefkada
31 January 2025 · 32 min · 579 views · Preveza
What this video covers
Transiting the Lefkada Canal requires precise timing to meet the swing bridge, which operates on the hour for 15-minute intervals between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. during the summer.6:11 Vessels approaching from Preveza should plan for a three-hour sail to the canal entrance, followed by a 25-to-30-minute transit through the marked channel.28:44 The canal is narrow and subject to crosswinds, requiring careful navigation to avoid concrete piers and oncoming ferry traffic.14:51 Upon exiting the canal, vessels can anchor in approximately five meters of water near the Lefkas marina, which provides access to town facilities and customs offices for transit log stamping.28:49 If staying only one night, authorities allow sailors to complete both entry and exit stamps in a single visit.19:55 The area experiences heavy charter traffic, particularly on Saturdays, with a high concentration of catamarans replacing traditional monohulls.20:13 Proper timing and maintaining steerage speed through the canal are essential for managing wind effects on wide-beam vessels.16:49
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