Sam Holmes Sailingvideo
Enduring bureaucracy to sail with sea turtles
2. november 2023 · 10 min · 42K visninger · Vasiliki, Lefkada
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Sam Holmes departs Vasiliki, Greece, bound for Argestoli, navigating light winds and 4-foot swells along the coast.Watch During the passage, he addresses ongoing maintenance issues, specifically corroding aluminum winch components and a plastic tablet mount that requires a custom-fabricated aluminum tether for security.1:24 Upon arrival in Argestoli, he attempts to complete the Greek cruising check-in process, which requires visiting five separate offices and a bank over two hours.7:44 He pays 80 euros in total fees, including the TEPPA cruising tax, after navigating difficulties with online payment instructions.7:32 The engine, previously unreliable, starts consistently following the installation of an auxiliary wire from the starter button to the solenoid.5:45 While in port, he attempts to wing foil but is stopped by the coast guard, though he later tests an electric hydrofoil provided by a local yacht owner.8:58 He plans to depart for more secluded anchorages to continue wing foiling.9:41
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