Sailing Squib

This channel features occasional reports on sailing, life aboard a boat, and various regions traveled throughout the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. It aims to show that you don't have to be wealthy to get a foothold in the blue-water sailing scene, sharing practical solutions and details useful for aspiring sailors. For nearly two years now, we have been carrying out a comprehensive refit of our…

Municipal Unit of Iera Poli Messologhiou, Greece· out. de 2026

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Sailing Squib - May 26 Part 5 Starting to tailor the cockpit cover, water pump replacement starboard engineThe crew of the catamaran *Squib* replaces a starboard engine water pump and fabricates a cockpit enclosure.15 de out. de 2026 · Municipal Unit of Iera Poli Messologhiou, Greece

Publicado15 de out. de 2026

Duração25:36

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LocalizaçãoMunicipal Unit of Iera Poli Messologhiou, Greece

Sailing Squib - May 2026 /4The owner of Squib performs interior refits and fabricates stainless steel forestay plates while on the hard.1 de out. de 2026

Publicado1 de out. de 2026

Duração19:10

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Sailing Squib - May 2026/3The owner of Squib replaces four plexiglass portlights and installs a new 12-volt water heater in Greece.3 de set. de 2026

Publicado3 de set. de 2026

Duração23:55

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Sailing Squib May 2026 /2The owner replaces a faulty Victron battery monitor with an Eco-Worthy unit during a refit of Squib.6 de ago. de 2026 · Kiel, Germany

Publicado6 de ago. de 2026

Duração20:21

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LocalizaçãoKiel, Germany

Sailing Squib - Contemporary WitnessThe former SailingPenco boat, now renamed Ledema, has two new owners planning a full restoration.23 de jul. de 2026

Publicado23 de jul. de 2026

Duração1:57

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Sailing Squib - May 2026 /1A sailor transports boat gear from Austria to Greece via Romania and Bulgaria to avoid customs issues.9 de jul. de 2026

Publicado9 de jul. de 2026

Duração24:09

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Arrival in Mesolongi/ 33Solo arrival at Mesolonghi after a shallow-approach hazard, then a full three-day winterization and Windpilot removal walkthrough.11 de jun. de 2026 · Mesolonghi Marina, Greece

Publicado11 de jun. de 2026

Duração20:31

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LocalizaçãoMesolonghi Marina, Greece

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - through rain, wind, and calm /32Solo sailor navigates *Squib* from Trizonia to Mesolonghi Marina while managing thunderstorms and unpredictable coastal wind patterns.4 de jun. de 2026 · Municipal Unit of Sikyona, Greece

Publicado4 de jun. de 2026

Duração25:01

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LocalizaçãoMunicipal Unit of Sikyona, Greece

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Single-handed through the Corinth Canal /32A solo sailor transits the Corinth Canal and manages fuel and mooring logistics during a coastal passage.28 de mai. de 2026 · Saronic Gulf, Greece

Publicado28 de mai. de 2026

Duração24:35

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Last leg together /3140-knot gusts trap Squib in Varkiza Bay after Chapel Cove and Alimos Marina both turn them away.21 de mai. de 2026 · Varkiza, Greece

Publicado21 de mai. de 2026

Duração27:23

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Chalkis to Cape Sounion /30A lithium battery bank experiencing voltage drops causes freezer failure, forcing a refrigerator reconfiguration for power efficiency.14 de mai. de 2026 · south of the Chalkis Bridge, Euboea, Greece

Publicado14 de mai. de 2026

Duração23:15

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Localizaçãosouth of the Chalkis Bridge, Euboea, Greece

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Autumn is catching up with us /29A yacht crew navigates gusty Greek coastal waters in autumn, relying on solar power and enclosed steering.7 de mai. de 2026 · Euboea, Greece

Publicado7 de mai. de 2026

Duração26:40

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Meltemi sailing and departure by night /28Small boats require constant monitoring of swell and wind gusts when anchoring in the Northern Sporades.30 de abr. de 2026 · Milina, Limnos, Greece

Publicado30 de abr. de 2026

Duração23:12

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Sailing Squib - We'll figure out the rest on the way - We reach Lemnos, Myrina /27A 86-mile passage to Limnos requires careful weather planning to avoid forecast Force 8 Meltemi winds.23 de abr. de 2026 · Aegean Sea, approaching Limnos

Publicado23 de abr. de 2026

Duração22:39

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LocalizaçãoAegean Sea, approaching Limnos

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - last miles in Turkish waters /26A sailboat navigates the Dardanelles and Aegean Sea while managing heavy commercial traffic and Meltemi wind conditions.16 de abr. de 2026 · Çanakkale Merkez, Turkey

Publicado16 de abr. de 2026

Duração26:39

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LocalizaçãoÇanakkale Merkez, Turkey

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Westward in the Sea of Marmara/ 25A seized steering sheave behind the fuel tank cut friction by 80 percent after cutting through paint-locked screws.9 de abr. de 2026 · Marmarameer

Publicado9 de abr. de 2026

Duração26:22

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Sailing Squib - We'll do the rest on the way - From the Black Sea through the Bosphorus /24A crew navigates the Black Sea and Bosporus in heavy following seas and 30-knot winds.2 de abr. de 2026 · Black Sea, approaching the Bosporus entrance, about 2.5 nautical miles north

Publicado2 de abr. de 2026

Duração22:40

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LocalizaçãoBlack Sea, approaching the Bosporus entrance, about 2.5 nautical miles north

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - We sail 36 hours to the Bosphorus /23Squib sails 162 miles from Romania to the Bosporus in 33-knot Black Sea conditions.26 de mar. de 2026 · Gurkovo, Bulgaria

Publicado26 de mar. de 2026

Duração25:13

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LocalizaçãoGurkovo, Bulgaria

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - From the Danube Delta to Mangalia /22Squib exits the Danube Delta into the Black Sea through breaking surf with depths as shallow as 2.5 meters.19 de mar. de 2026 · Black Sea, departing Sfântu Gheorghe (Danube Delta)

Publicado19 de mar. de 2026

Duração29:32

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LocalizaçãoBlack Sea, departing Sfântu Gheorghe (Danube Delta)

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Preparations for the Black Sea /21The crew repairs a clogged marine toilet and restores the electric autopilot before departing the Danube Delta.12 de mar. de 2026 · Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania

Publicado12 de mar. de 2026

Duração29:37

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - on the lower Danube /20The crew completes mast rigging and deck hardware installation on the Danube before entering the Black Sea.5 de mar. de 2026 · Tulcea, Romania

Publicado5 de mar. de 2026

Duração35:39

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LocalizaçãoTulcea, Romania

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Off to the Danube Delta - Stepping the mast /19A sailboat crew successfully steps their mast in Tulcea using a private crane after multiple failed attempts.26 de fev. de 2026 · Bucharest, Romania

Publicado26 de fev. de 2026

Duração26:04

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LocalizaçãoBucharest, Romania

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - on the lower Danube /18Low water levels on the lower Danube frequently force vessels to anchor in the main channel.19 de fev. de 2026 · Gigen, Bulgaria

Publicado19 de fev. de 2026

Duração22:49

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LocalizaçãoGigen, Bulgaria

Sailing Squib - Time-lapse - Overtaking a pushed convoy / river kilometer 496 - 480Squib overtakes a push-barge convoy while navigating the Rhine River between kilometer markers 496 and 480.17 de fev. de 2026 · Wiesbaden, Germany

Publicado17 de fev. de 2026

Duração3:18

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LocalizaçãoWiesbaden, Germany

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Stepping the mast first attempt/ 17Low water levels and outdated charts complicate Danube navigation for a cruising sailboat approaching Ruse, Bulgaria.12 de fev. de 2026 · Ruse, Bulgaria

Publicado12 de fev. de 2026

Duração28:40

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Sailing Squib - Time-lapse / River kilometer 662 - 648The video contains no information regarding the vessel Squib or its current location.10 de fev. de 2026 · Koblenz, Germany

Publicado10 de fev. de 2026

Duração2:00

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Lowland Danube /16Cruising the Danube requires constant depth monitoring and careful navigation of shifting channels and commercial traffic.5 de fev. de 2026 · Danule River at km 750, near Lom, Bulgaria

Publicado5 de fev. de 2026

Duração19:05

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LocalizaçãoDanule River at km 750, near Lom, Bulgaria

Sailing Squib - 3rd OSYC Blue Water Meeting - Lectures - Trip and work plans for SquibSabina and Peter detail upcoming sailing lectures and the status of ongoing refit projects on their boat Squib.4 de fev. de 2026

Publicado4 de fev. de 2026

Duração9:56

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Sailing Squib - Den Rest erledigen wir dann unterwegs - Schleuse Djerdap 2 - Spätsommer /15Below Djerdap 2, every remaining Danube bridge clears a 13.5-meter standing mast to the delta.29 de jan. de 2026 · Negotin Municipality, Serbia

Publicado29 de jan. de 2026

Duração21:24

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LocalizaçãoNegotin Municipality, Serbia

Sailing Squib - We'll figure out the rest on the way - Iron Gates - Djerdap Lock 1 /14A catamaran crew bypasses a faulty ignition switch with a screwdriver to regain engine power before locking.22 de jan. de 2026 · Orșova, Romania

Publicado22 de jan. de 2026

Duração23:44

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - checking back into the EU - Romania /13Serbian exit at Veliko Gradište took two and a half hours and an unexpected €20 mooring fee.15 de jan. de 2026 · Veliko Gradiste Municipality, Serbia

Publicado15 de jan. de 2026

Duração22:04

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LocalizaçãoVeliko Gradiste Municipality, Serbia

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Belgrade - Iron Gates /12The crew repairs a severed AIS antenna cable snagged by the rudder quadrant on their catamaran.8 de jan. de 2026 · Smederevo, Serbia

Publicado8 de jan. de 2026

Duração20:47

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Engine repair in Belgrade /11A failed water pump seal caused water contamination in the engine oil, requiring a full pump rebuild.1 de jan. de 2026 · Zemun district, Belgrade, on the Sava River

Publicado1 de jan. de 2026

Duração23:05

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LocalizaçãoZemun district, Belgrade, on the Sava River

Sailing Squib - Den Rest erledigen wir dann unterwegs - Backa Balanka - Belgrad /10Engine water-oil contamination on the Danube forces a head gasket swap in Belgrade.25 de dez. de 2025 · Knicanin, Serbia

Publicado25 de dez. de 2025

Duração21:43

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Aljamos - Novi Sad /9Water in the starboard engine oil forces Squib onto electric-only propulsion toward Belgrade.18 de dez. de 2025 · Dalj, Croatia

Publicado18 de dez. de 2025

Duração21:48

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Baja - Aljmas /8Clearing EU customs at Mohacs and entering Serbia reveals a privatized dock, a missing license, and a suspected failed engine water pump.11 de dez. de 2025 · Baja, Hungary

Publicado11 de dez. de 2025

Duração25:44

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Sailing Squib - Zeitraffer - Novi Sad - 10 km nach Sremski Karlovci / Stromkilometer 1260 - 1236The video for the passage from Novi Sad to Sremski Karlovci contains no actionable data.9 de dez. de 2025 · Petrovaradin, Serbia

Publicado9 de dez. de 2025

Duração3:30

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LocalizaçãoPetrovaradin, Serbia

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Dunaujvaros - Baja /7A motorboat crew navigates 100 kilometers of the Danube River while managing engine maintenance and customs logistics.4 de dez. de 2025 · Ordas, Hungary

Publicado4 de dez. de 2025

Duração17:03

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Pilismarot - Dunaujvaros /6The crew repairs a bilge pump, replaces an alternator, and resupplies in Budapest while navigating the Danube.27 de nov. de 2025 · Budapest, Hungary

Publicado27 de nov. de 2025

Duração20:33

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LocalizaçãoBudapest, Hungary

Sailing Squib - Time-lapse - Dunaujvaros - Dunaföldvar / River Kilometer 1580 - 1555Squib runs 25 km south on the Danube from Dunaujvaros past Dunaföldvar in time-lapse.25 de nov. de 2025 · Dunaföldvár, Hungary

Publicado25 de nov. de 2025

Duração4:07

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LocalizaçãoDunaföldvár, Hungary

Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Medvedov - Pilismarot /5Squib grounds twice on Danube sandbars in the first two days, freeing both times by anchor swim and winch.20 de nov. de 2025 · Pilismarót, Hungary

Publicado20 de nov. de 2025

Duração21:26

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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Orth/Donau - Medvedov /4The crew of *Squib* frees their grounded vessel from a Danube silt bank using a shore line.13 de nov. de 2025 · Hamuliakovo, Slovakia

Publicado13 de nov. de 2025

Duração23:42

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Sailing Squib - The holiday begins - Vienna Kuchelau - Orth/Danube/3The crew of the vessel *Squib* repairs fuel lines and services winches before navigating the Freudenau lock.6 de nov. de 2025 · Vienna, Austria

Publicado6 de nov. de 2025

Duração28:26

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LocalizaçãoVienna, Austria

Sailing Squib - The Holiday Begins /2The crew of the catamaran Squib installs galley foot switches and non-slip deck flooring before departing.30 de out. de 2025

Publicado30 de out. de 2025

Duração27:52

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Sailing Squib - The holiday begins /1Squib's crew tackles a chain of pre-departure jobs in Vienna before a planned Black Sea passage.23 de out. de 2025

Publicado23 de out. de 2025

Duração20:38

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Back in ViennaThe crew of Squib reflects on troubleshooting diesel engine peripherals after a delivery voyage to Mesolonghi, Greece.16 de out. de 2025 · Vienna, Austria

Publicado16 de out. de 2025

Duração12:06

Visualizações991

LocalizaçãoVienna, Austria

Sailing Squib - Update October 4, 2025The crew of Squib navigated heavy winds and night-time anchor-recovery maneuvers while transiting the Greek coast.3 de out. de 2025 · Vari Municipal Unit, Greece

Publicado3 de out. de 2025

Duração11:05

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LocalizaçãoVari Municipal Unit, Greece

Sailing Squib - Update September 30, 2025The crew of Squib navigated from Romania to Greece by prioritizing daily mileage to beat weather windows.29 de set. de 2025 · Αιδηψός, Greece

Publicado29 de set. de 2025

Duração8:51

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LocalizaçãoΑιδηψός, Greece

Sailing Squib - Update 18/09/2025The crew navigated the Squib across shallow sandbanks at the Danube river mouth before reaching Mangalia.18 de set. de 2025 · Mangalia, Romania

Publicado18 de set. de 2025

Duração4:49

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LocalizaçãoMangalia, Romania

September 14, 2025Squib re-steps her mast after four years and prepares to exit the Sfântu Gheorghe Danube mouth.13 de set. de 2025 · Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania

Publicado13 de set. de 2025

Duração1:07

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LocalizaçãoSfântu Gheorghe, Romania

Update September 8, 2025Squib navigated 108 kilometers of the Danube by utilizing the shorter Pala-Kanal and Borsea-Kanal routes.8 de set. de 2025 · Unirea, Romania

Publicado8 de set. de 2025

Duração2:10

Visualizações836

LocalizaçãoUnirea, Romania

Sailing Squib Update September 2, 2025The Squib crew motored 113 kilometers and lost an electric outboard propeller during a calm river transit.2 de set. de 2025 · Calafat, Romania

Publicado2 de set. de 2025

Duração3:35

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LocalizaçãoCalafat, Romania

Sailing Squib Update August 30, 2025A broken AIS antenna cable inside Squib's weather locker is repaired and the Iron Gate lies ahead.30 de ago. de 2025 · Golubac Municipality, Serbia

Publicado30 de ago. de 2025

Duração1:32

Visualizações858

LocalizaçãoGolubac Municipality, Serbia

Sailing - Squib's - Refit first day: DisasterMechanical and electrical failures on the vessel Squib forced an emergency return to the Kuchelau marina.21 de ago. de 2025 · Vienna, Austria

Publicado21 de ago. de 2025

Duração16:09

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LocalizaçãoVienna, Austria

Sailing - Squib - Refit - Countdown to the last daysThe crew of Squib resolves fuel line airlocks and services salvaged genoa winches during final pre-departure refit preparations.14 de ago. de 2025

Publicado14 de ago. de 2025

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Squib's Refit - Q&A /130The crew of Squib details their 40,000 Euro refit costs and addresses technical questions regarding electrical connectors and plumbing.7 de ago. de 2025

Publicado7 de ago. de 2025

Duração12:49

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Squib's Refit - Engine Test - Ceiling Insulation - Water Heater - Seat Test/ 129The crew of Squib fabricates a custom water heater housing and determines mounting heights for an electric outboard.31 de jul. de 2025 · Groß-Enzersdorf, Austria

Publicado31 de jul. de 2025

Duração22:29

Visualizações953

LocalizaçãoGroß-Enzersdorf, Austria

Squib's Refit - Insulate ceiling - Additional battery bank - LEDs - Adapt window frame /128The owner installs a 10kWh lithium battery bank on Squib to test electric propulsion for long-distance cruising.24 de jul. de 2025

Publicado24 de jul. de 2025

Duração15:36

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Squib's Refit - Installing LED strips - Empty conduit including cable pulling - All sorts of small...The host installs LED galley lighting and completes engine electrical wiring on the 100-day countdown for Squib.17 de jul. de 2025

Publicado17 de jul. de 2025

Duração16:43

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Squib's Refit - Hot Water Boiler Leak Test - Casing - Installation Considerations - Pantry /126Squib's homemade hot-water boiler passes a garden-hose pressure test after hemp thread sealing replaces PTFE tape.10 de jul. de 2025

Publicado10 de jul. de 2025

Duração19:21

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Aegean Sea, approaching Limnos1Allersberg, Germany1Andros Regional Unit, Greece1Baja, Hungary1Black Sea, approaching the Bosporus entrance, about 2.5 nautical miles north1Black Sea, departing Sfântu Gheorghe (Danube Delta)1Bucharest, Romania1Budapest, Hungary1Calafat, Romania1Çanakkale Merkez, Turkey1Corinthia Regional Unit, Greece1Dalj, Croatia1Danule River at km 750, near Lom, Bulgaria1Dunaföldvár, Hungary1Euboea, Greece1Gigen, Bulgaria1Golubac Municipality, Serbia1Groß-Enzersdorf, Austria1Gulf of Naples, Italy1Gurkovo, Bulgaria1Hamuliakovo, Slovakia1Ionian Sea1Ioulida, Greece1Kiel, Germany1Knicanin, Serbia1Koblenz, Germany1Mangalia, Romania1Marmarameer1Mesolonghi Marina, Greece1Milina, Limnos, Greece1Municipal Unit of Anthidon, Greece1Municipal Unit of Iera Poli Messologhiou, Greece1Municipal Unit of Sikyona, Greece1Municipal Unit of Vilia, Greece1Negotin Municipality, Serbia1Ordas, Hungary1Orșova, Romania1Panormos, Greece1Petrovaradin, Serbia1Pilismarót, Hungary1Poros, Greece1Ruse, Bulgaria1Saint Spyridon, Greece1Saronic Gulf, Greece1Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania2Smederevo, Serbia1south of the Chalkis Bridge, Euboea, Greece1Straubing, Germany1Tulcea, Romania1Tulln an der Donau, Austria1Unirea, Romania1Vari Municipal Unit, Greece1Varkiza, Greece1Veliko Gradiste Municipality, Serbia1Vienna, Austria11Wiesbaden, Germany1Zemun district, Belgrade, on the Sava River1Αιδηψός, Greece1Παντοκράτορας, Greece1