Unedited Greece: Anchored in a Hidden Lagoon with Sailing Doodles
27 October 2025 · 34 min · 71K views · Poros
What this video covers
The crew of Miss Lone Star, a sailing vessel in Greece, performs a Mediterranean-style mooring by anchoring in a bay and running a stern line to the shore.5:19 To secure the boat, a crew member swims a line to the rocks and ties it off using a bowline knot.7:06 The crew navigates a 12-to-15-mile passage between Poros and a secluded anchorage, managing a 20-knot crosswind during the final approach to a dock.27:32 The maneuver requires coordinating the anchor drop with the deployment of floating stern lines to prevent the boat from swinging into hazards.12:11 Upon arrival at the final destination, the crew utilizes a diver to inspect the hull for potential damage sustained during the docking process.31:35 The experience highlights the challenges of maneuvering in crowded harbors during the Saturday-to-Saturday charter turnover period.25:23
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