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A solo sailor lost his inflatable dinghy, outboard motor, GoPro, and spearfishing gear after the engine failed during a coastal excursion in Greece.4:55 While diving, the sailor attempted to restart the outboard, but strong winds and currents pushed the dinghy rapidly offshore.1:44 He abandoned the craft after failing to swim it back to shore against the current, choosing instead to swim to his anchored sailboat to initiate a search.3:58 Despite two hours of searching by boat and contacting both Greek and Turkish coast guards, the dinghy was not recovered.4:54 The loss, estimated at 2,000 euros, occurred because the sailor relied on the engine restarting rather than immediately deploying an anchor or using effective oars.7:08 He concludes that solo sailors must prioritize redundant safety measures, such as carrying properly fitted oars, a sea anchor, and identifying equipment failures early. The sailor is now preparing his vessel for winter storage in Samos.7:31

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