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Clothing Optional Sailing in Greece! | 25+ Knot Winds on a Lagoon 38
21 August 2025 · 12 min · 567K views · Greek Islands & Aegean
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A crew chartering a Lagoon 38 catamaran in Greece sailed 18 miles from their starting point to the fishing village of Vathi.▶ 0:37 During the passage, winds increased from 20 knots to 26 knots, requiring a second reef in the mainsail.▶ 2:23 The crew utilized the boat's single-line reefing system to adjust sail area without turning into the wind.▶ 2:28 Upon arrival at Vathi, the crew navigated tight quarters at the town quay while managing a fouled anchor during the docking maneuver.▶ 4:58 The town quay provides water and power for approximately 9 euros per night.▶ 8:48 The charter, booked through Istion, highlights the affordability of cruising in the region, where older monohulls can be chartered for roughly 3,000 dollars per week.▶ 9:14 Single-line reefing systems allow for efficient sail adjustments in gusty conditions, though they can bind if not maintained.
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