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WE HAVE A SPONTANEOUS CREW MEMBER! Ep-90

19 June 2023 · 16 min · 10K views · Corfu

What this video covers

The crew hosts a first-time visitor, Nan, for a week of sailing around Corfu, Greece.0:15 After meeting her at the ferry terminal, they embark on a six-nautical-mile maiden voyage to a mooring ball.6:13 The crew manages the mooring in gusty conditions by deploying two lines—one tight and one loose—to secure the boat in a protected spot rather than a more exposed location used previously.7:56 During the stay, the crew prepares meals on board and explores nearby islands.10:40 Following the visit, the boat prepares for an offshore passage toward Italy, monitoring weather conditions and potential anchorages like Othanoi.13:08 They utilize the Navily app to verify local conditions with other cruisers before finalizing their route.15:14 The crew maintains a flexible itinerary, choosing to sail based on real-time wind and sea states rather than a rigid schedule.13:18

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