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Sailing in Greece Part 14 Salamis - Cape Sounion - Porto Rafti
30 April 2020 · 10 min · 2K views · Porto Rafti
What this video covers
Squib transits the Saronic Gulf and the eastern coast of Attica, Greece, while navigating the Meltemi wind.0:43 After departing Salamis, the crew encounters 20-knot northeasterly winds near the industrial zone of Athens.0:43 As winds increase to 25–30 knots, they seek shelter on the south coast of the island of Fleves for two and a half hours before continuing to a protected bay near Anavisos, locally known as Chapel Cove.2:08 During sail handling, the genoa tears on a spreader tip.3:58 The crew hoists a person to the mast to cover the sharp spreader ends with hose and tape.4:05 After waiting two days at Cape Sounion for the Meltemi to subside, the crew sails between the island of Makronisos and the mainland to reach Porto Rafti.7:38 This large natural harbor offers secure anchorage with good holding, even during gusty conditions.8:29 The location provides access to the Athens airport, supermarkets, and a hardware store.8:11
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