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Squib's Refit - Sailing Squib - Trip Preview
26 June 2025 · 17 min · 1K views · Vienna
What this video covers
The crew of the 38-ft boat Squib plans an eight-week transit from Vienna to Preveza, Greece, via the Danube River, the Black Sea, and the Aegean. The route covers approximately 1,950 km down the Danube, followed by a 210-mile passage across the Black Sea and through the Bosphorus.3:14 To manage the tight schedule, the crew intends to cut across the Romanian and Bulgarian coastlines to reduce offshore mileage.6:02 They plan to bypass formal entry procedures in Turkey by remaining at anchor in the Marmara Sea while transiting toward the Dardanelles and Limnos.11:36 Navigation relies on the Danube guide and Fairberg charts, with the vessel’s 70 cm draft allowing passage even during low water levels.4:34 The crew is currently completing a major refit, including installing through-hull fittings and increasing galley storage, to prepare for the journey.15:23 They aim to reach Preveza by August, with potential contingency plans for solo completion if the eight-week window proves insufficient.14:58
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