Leading the Escapade · video

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Janae and Jason, sailing the 41-foot vessel *Escapade*, transit from Paxos to Corfu and then to Saranda, Albania, to manage customs and repairs.0:13 During the 30-to-40 nautical mile passage to Corfu, the crew maintains 10 to 15 knots of wind and sails the entire distance without the engine.11:05 Upon arrival in Corfu, they perform routine provisioning, laundry, and fuel replenishment, spending approximately 160 euros on groceries.14:34 To enter Albania, the crew anchors in Saranda and utilizes the local agent Saranda Summer Tours to handle the check-in process, which costs 58 euros and includes the eventual check-out.19:06 The crew notes that using an agent simplifies the administrative requirements for clearing into the country.19:17 While in transit, they maintain their routine by using the Babbel language app to study Italian.1:08 The passage concludes with the crew anchoring in Saranda to finalize their arrival formalities.18:29

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