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Storms, Anchors and Speed - Lefkada, Greece
17 dicembre 2024 · 12 min · 4K visualizzazioni · Lefkada
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A 45-foot sailboat encounters sustained winds of 33 to 40 knots while anchored and underway near Lefkada, Greece.9:06 During the initial anchorage, the crew monitors a neighboring vessel that drags its anchor in 30-knot gusts.0:22 The crew confirms their own anchor holds position despite the wind shifts.0:51 Once underway, the boat maintains speeds between 8.7 and 11.2 knots on a broad reach with a 1.5-meter swell.9:06 The crew manages the heavy conditions by furling the sails and relying on the engine to maintain control.8:52 Jacob helms the vessel through the peak of the 40-knot gusts, requiring constant steering adjustments to manage the swell and wind pressure.10:17 The passage serves as a milestone for the crew in handling high-wind, open-water conditions.10:06 Maintaining active helm control and monitoring neighboring vessels for dragging are essential when anchoring in high-wind forecasts.
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