Sam Holmes Sailing · video

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Sam Holmes departs Budva, Montenegro, and sails 15 nautical miles north toward the Bay of Kotor.Watch He navigates a shallow reef by relying on his boat's draft, which proves shallower than the 8-foot depth indicated on the chart.0:33 After anchoring in 15 feet of water near a series of sea caves, he explores the Blue Cave and a secondary, smaller cave by dinghy.1:21 The following day, he identifies and enters an abandoned submarine tunnel near the entrance to the fjord.7:55 The structure features deep water, a high ceiling, and remnants of camouflage fencing and mechanical gear used to operate the tunnel doors.8:42 He attempts to anchor near a fort on a nearby island but finds the 50-foot depth unsuitable.6:45 He concludes the passage by motoring toward the fjord to wait for wind, planning to visit the church in the middle of the water and the fort walls of Kotor.6:41

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