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Arrival into Greek Waters | Ep. 58
June 13, 2020 · 16 min · 391 views · Ionian Islands
What this video covers
Tom and Karen sailed their boat, Sea Rose, on a 185-mile passage from Kotor Bay, Montenegro, to Corfu, Greece.0:43 The crew maintained a schedule of two-hour watches during the day and three-hour watches at night, utilizing radar with a four-mile guard zone and AIS to navigate heavy shipping traffic near the Albanian coast.2:43 They motor-sailed at a target speed of 4.5 knots, adjusting to light winds and calm seas.2:19 Upon arrival, they anchored near Gouvia Marina and used Noonsite to navigate Greek customs, including the country's cruising tax and port-tracking requirements.11:51 After clearing into the country, they moved the boat to a dock at Gouvia Marina for a two-week stay while they traveled home.12:52 The passage required careful coordination to avoid entering Albanian territorial waters while transiting the narrow channel between Albania and Corfu.1:40
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