Saling Leros Dodecanese Greece
20 February 2025 · 24 min · 141 views · Leros
What this video covers
The crew of reality anchors in a bay adjacent to Leros Marina, Leros, in the Dodecanese islands of Greece.5:57 After a three-day stay, they depart for Kalymnos, navigating through 25 to 30 knots of wind.19:20 The anchor, buried deep in clay, requires the crew to motor forward while retrieving the final 10 meters of chain to wash the substrate off before clearing the bay.19:33 Upon exiting the lee of Leros, the vessel encounters significant wind, prompting the crew to adjust their heading 10 degrees to port to maintain a downwind course and reduce the apparent wind speed.21:48 The two-hour passage to Kalymnos is conducted under engine power to manage the conditions.23:21 The crew notes the presence of naval vessels near the Leros entrance and utilizes local rental motorbikes to explore the island during their stay.6:38
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