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Arrived in Greece, Argostoli on Kefalonia / Loggerhead turtles / Sailing / Long-distance cruising
30 November 2024 · 22 min · 3K views · Argostoli, Kefalonia
What this video covers
The crew of the Lagoon 410 S2 *Suria* arrives in Argostoli, Kefalonia, after a 3,555-nautical-mile passage from Glückstadt, Germany.0:04 During the final 270-nautical-mile leg from Italy, the crew encountered confused seas and assisted in a nighttime migrant rescue operation.0:20 Upon arrival in Argostoli, the crew anchors in the bay but decides to relocate to an abandoned, unfinished marina to shelter from forecasted 40-knot gusts.14:51 They note that the bay’s mud bottom provides poor holding, causing their anchor to drag during initial testing.15:36 The abandoned marina offers free berthing with no services, though it serves as a graveyard for derelict vessels, including a damaged Najad 511.4:57 While in port, the crew completes Greek entry formalities, including paying the TEPAI cruising tax and registering at the local port authority.8:28 They also explore the Katavothres sinkholes and local hiking trails before departing for a winter berth in Missolonghi.12:21
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