Sailing Patmos Dodecanese Geece
18 February 2025 · 16 min · 74 views · Patmos
What this video covers
The crew of reality completed a 10-hour, 50-nautical-mile passage from Amorgos to Patmos in the Dodecanese, Greece, maintaining an average speed of 6.5 to 7 knots.5:02 The initial 2.5 hours involved erratic winds and difficult sea states before conditions stabilized into a steady 16 to 18 knots.1:38 Upon arrival, the crew attempted to anchor in two bays near the main port of Skala but found them unsuitable.2:30 They eventually anchored in a bay two nautical miles from Skala in 5 meters of water, deploying 52 to 53 meters of chain to prepare for an incoming 33-knot wind event.3:34 The crew prioritized an anchorage with a clear path to open water to mitigate the risk of dragging onto a reef.3:19 After clearing customs and stamping transit logs in Skala, the crew rented scooters to explore the island.4:00 They plan to depart for Samos once the heavy winds subside.4:24
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