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A cruising couple sails the Eastern Sporades and Dodecanese islands in Greece, navigating strong, fluky winds that frequently exceed 30 knots. During a passage from Samos to Fornoi, high winds cause the boat to heel sharply, dislodging the unsecured salon table.3:30 The crew deploys a storm jib for the first time, rigging it to an inner forestay and sheeting it to the code zero blocks to maintain balance and sail shape in heavy conditions.10:28 They visit the harbor of Arki, noting that the usually crowded dock is accessible due to lower seasonal traffic.8:48 The itinerary includes anchoring in Beehive Bay on Fornoi and visiting the Cave of the Apocalypse and the Chora windmills on Patmos.4:09 The crew evaluates their sail plan by monitoring heel angle, steering effort, and sail pressure to ensure the boat remains balanced in high-wind conditions.11:25

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