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Just as Sweet the Second Time | Ep. 93
15 September 2021 · 20 min · 276 views · Ithaca
What this video covers
The crew of the 44-foot sailboat Sea Rose navigates the Ionian Sea in early September, revisiting anchorages in Ithaca, Kastos, and Atakos while managing late-season weather patterns.Watch After departing the town of Fiscardo, the crew anchors in Ormos Nicolás and Keonia, noting a significant decrease in boat traffic compared to August.2:20 Strong northwest winds in Vathi Harbor prevent the crew from refueling at the town dock, forcing them to seek alternative shelter due to the long fetch and heavy swell.9:33 The crew monitors wind forecasts and uses AIS to track nearby vessels, including their friend’s boat, Paloma, while coordinating arrival times at One House Bay on Atakos to ensure adequate anchoring space.15:13 Throughout the transit, the crew balances sailing with the jib alone against the challenges of shifting winds and swell, which occasionally necessitate early departures from anchorages like Filiatro.12:13 The trip concludes with coastal exploration by dinghy and paddleboard, highlighting the seasonal transition in the Ionian as summer crowds dissipate.13:51
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