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The REAL Challenges of Sailing in the Mediterranean and Greece
May 17, 2026 · 12 min · 1K views · East coast of Evia island
Sailboat cuts through deep blue Mediterranean waves
What this video covers
Giuseppe, sailing the boat Maruzza, departs from the village of Buffalo on the east coast of Evia, Greece, for a 1,000-mile sea trial toward the African coast.0:32 During the transit to the port of Chimi, he encounters extreme heat and extended periods of dead calm, forcing him to rely on the engine despite a personal commitment to sail exclusively.5:37 He attributes his struggle to a strategic error in tacking toward the mainland, which left him trapped in a windless zone while other vessels maintained progress by tacking earlier.6:26 He utilizes a self-built wind vane steering system, which he calls Giacomo, to manage the boat in light winds as low as force 1 or 2.3:08 The journey continues toward Chalkis, where he plans to complete administrative requirements for bridge passage.10:04 The trip highlights the challenges of navigating the Aegean Sea during unseasonably calm, high-heat conditions.8:49
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