Sam Holmes Sailing · video

What this video covers

A sailboat transits to the caldera of Santorini, Greece, navigating light and inconsistent winds that require frequent sail changes.1:06 After an overnight passage, the boat arrives at the volcanic crater, where the owner anchors in rocky, boulder-strewn terrain near the hot springs.6:08 To manage the difficult bottom, the owner deploys a trip line marked by a plastic bottle to prevent the anchor from snagging on rocks.6:40 A local tour boat operator grants permission to use private mooring buoys between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. The owner explores the caldera and hot springs by dinghy, utilizing a specialized shore bag containing a phone battery, headlamp, and dry storage for swimming excursions.7:23 The vessel later relocates to Red Beach on the south side of the island, anchoring again in rocky conditions before heading toward Kos.16:21 The owner notes that checking out of Greece involves significant bureaucratic requirements.17:50

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