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A solo sailor transits from Samos, Greece, toward Algeria, stopping at Kalymnos to wait out high winds.0:11 During the initial 121-nautical-mile leg from Samos to Kos, the crew sails downwind using a wing-on-wing configuration in 12 knots of wind, maintaining 4–5 knots of boat speed.0:11 Upon arrival at Kalymnos, the sailor maneuvers into a marina berth alone in 7–10 knots of wind.4:53 After a companion departs, the sailor moves to an anchorage where strong winds push the boat against the quay, destroying two fenders against the degraded concrete wall.12:03 The sailor remains at anchor in Kalymnos to avoid further damage while awaiting a weather window for the next leg.18:03 Maintenance tasks include repairing a bicycle for local transport and replacing the fishing line on a reel after losing two fish to line failure.10:14 The new setup uses 300 meters of braided line and a fluorocarbon leader attached to a lure.14:51 The sailor plans to depart Sunday, pending favorable weather conditions.12:18

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