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Greece, Macedonia and Thrace #007
July 7, 2025 · 34 min · 768 views · Skiathos
What this video covers
After a 13-day stay in Oreoi to repair an outboard motor, the solo sailor departs for the northern Greek coast and Macedonia.▶ 0:00 Municipal ports in Greece offer affordable berthing at 4 euros per day, though water and electricity require a separate card payment.▶ 0:44 The sailor successfully executes a stern-to mooring—dropping the anchor and backing to the quay—noting that choosing a time with minimal wind and ample space is critical to avoid tangling anchors with neighboring vessels.▶ 1:38 Fuel delivery via truck directly to the quay proves efficient and cost-effective.▶ 2:25 The route continues toward the Macedonian coast, bypassing Thessaloniki due to concerns over water quality and industrial port traffic.▶ 3:02 Navigation plans include stops at Skatos to stage for upcoming northwesterly winds.▶ 4:41 The sailor avoids anchorages with high concentrations of jellyfish and shifts locations to escape crowded charter boat clusters.▶ 5:27
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