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5/FIRST SOLO ISLAND HOP

2 de marzo de 2025 · 17 min · 1K vistas · Agathonisi

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A solo sailor completes a 25-nautical-mile passage from Samos to Agathonisi, Greece, marking his first solo voyage.0:07 During the seven-hour transit, the sailor encounters gusty conditions that cause the boat to heel excessively, prompting him to douse the mainsail and reef the genoa.2:57 Despite reducing sail area, the boat maintains a speed of 6 knots.2:44 The route crosses near the maritime border between Greece and Turkey, where the sailor navigates through increasing wave heights and wind gusts forecasted at 24 to 25 knots.4:08 Upon approaching Agathonisi, the sailor uses both engine and sails to reach the anchorage before sunset.7:39 He selects a spot near two other vessels, initially anchoring too close to rocks before repositioning to ensure the prevailing north-northeasterly wind pushes the boat toward open water.9:14 He sets a drag alarm for the overnight stay.10:08 The passage highlights the challenges of managing sail trim and fatigue during a first solo trip.

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