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A solo sailor transits from Santorini to the island of Nisos, Greece, covering the distance in six hours due to adverse currents and light winds.10:54 The passage requires near-constant engine use, as head-on waves and a lack of wind prevent effective sailing.11:10 Upon arrival at the small port of Nisos, the sailor pays 11.70 euros for a single night of dockage, noting that the facility is small and separates fishing vessels from pleasure craft.15:21 The sailor uses the Navily app to assess anchorage conditions and monitor weather, specifically aiming to reach Tunisia before a forecasted storm system arrives on the 8th.11:32 Near the islands, wind speeds fluctuate rapidly, spiking from 5 knots to over 20 knots due to local thermal effects.12:19 The sailor prioritizes refueling and provisioning at the port to maintain a schedule, intending to depart the following day to avoid being weather-bound for several days.12:15

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