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South to Crete | Ep. 82
May 12, 2021 · 24 min · 549 views · Gouves Marina, Crete
What this video covers
The 44-foot sailboat *Sea Rose* transits from Santorini to Crete, maintaining a speed of 5.5 to 6 knots under sail before docking at Gouves Marina near Heraklion.0:20 The crew utilizes two-hour watches during the passage to manage fatigue and vessel tasks.2:18 While in Crete, the hosts rent a car to visit the Knossos Palace and local wineries in the Arachneon region, navigating steep, narrow agricultural roads.4:25 Upon arriving at the port of Rethymno, the crew navigates Greek port authority requirements for non-EU vessels, specifically the transit log and the TEPAI cruising tax.21:07 The port police in Rethymno initially struggle to verify the handwritten TEPAI payment documentation, requiring the host to demonstrate the validity of the tax through secondary pages of the form.23:02 The crew notes that while checking in at every port is not always strictly enforced, they prioritize compliance due to current travel sensitivities.21:21
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