Sailing Yacht Ula · video

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Yacht Ula departs Kamari on the south coast of Kos in March, navigating a southerly wind to reach Kalymnos.2:20 The crew encounters 11 to 14 knots of wind while exiting the bay, requiring four tacks to clear the headland.2:47 They maintain two reefs in the main sail and a full genoa in anticipation of forecast gusts up to 25 knots.3:29 Upon reaching Kalymnos, the vessel moors alongside the town dock to shelter from a blustery front.6:24 The subsequent passage to Xerokampos, Leros, involves a rough sea state with winds between 15 and 20 knots, necessitating two reefs in both the main and genoa.8:26 The crew anchors in seven meters over a mud and sand bottom in Xerokampos, noting the anchorage is protected but subject to swell during high winds.13:23 Later, while sailing toward Levitha, the crew monitors two cargo vessels via AIS and coordinates maneuvers by radio to maintain safe passage.14:42

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