Sam Holmes Sailing · vídeo

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A solo sailor navigates a 200-mile passage from the southern Peloponnese peninsula to Vasiliki, Greece, contending with highly variable winds and steep, short-period swells.0:37 During the transit, the sailor manages heavy weather helm by reefing the mainsail and utilizing a jib-only configuration, eventually relying on a wind vane for steering.13:37 Mechanical issues include a failed snap shackle on the boom vang, which is repaired by drilling out the pin to accommodate a replacement, and a loose motor mount bolt that is tightened to improve engine performance during calm periods.9:13 To address comfort and safety, the sailor installs a companionway glass window to prevent water ingress during upwind sailing and reinforces a failing lee cloth using a Speedy Stitcher and webbing.9:45 The passage involves frequent transitions between light air and 20-knot gusts, requiring constant sail adjustments and occasional motoring.7:05 The trip concludes with an anchoring maneuver at a steep-to beach, where the boat is secured near the shore to wait for favorable winds before continuing toward Corfu.18:27

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