Sailing Miss Lone Star · video

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.5:23 To secure the boat, a crew member swims a line to the rocks and ties it off using a bowline knot.6:52 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.5:19 The maneuver requires coordinating the anchor drop with the deployment of floating stern lines to prevent the boat from swinging into hazards. Upon arrival at the final destination, the crew utilizes a diver to inspect the hull for potential damage sustained during the docking process.31:32 The experience highlights the challenges of maneuvering in crowded harbors during the Saturday-to-Saturday charter turnover period.25:23

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