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Greek Island Extremes | Ep. 75

17 February 2021 · 19 min · 553 views · Leros

What this video covers

The 44-foot sailboat Sea Rose transits from a boatyard near Artemis to Agathonisi, Greece, before continuing to Pythagoreio on the island of Samos.0:21 During the initial 20-mile passage, the crew tests a relocated rudder reference sensor to reduce play in the autopilot linkage.3:09 Upon arrival at Agathonisi, the crew executes a stern-to docking, noting the importance of checking water depth for rudder clearance due to ballast debris near the quay.5:01 While anchored, the crew repairs a significant leak in their dinghy using contact cement and a 72-hour curing process.8:46 The voyage continues to Samos, where the crew explores the island’s interior by rental car, navigating narrow, steep switchbacks and visiting the towns of Pyrgos, Platanos, and Mytilini.16:00 The transit between Samos and the Turkish coast involves navigating a passage approximately one mile wide.16:39

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