Velero Regina · video

What this video covers

Javi sails from the island of Fourni to the marina at Ikaria, Greece, navigating 20-knot gusts under a staysail to avoid tacking.0:09 The Ikaria marina is a small, unmanaged private facility with capacity for 10 to 12 boats, offering water but no formal management or fees.2:25 After departing Ikaria at 07:00, the passage to the island of Chios begins under motor due to light winds and the difficulty of sailing north in the Aegean Sea during this season.5:04 The crew encounters a large pod of dolphins and a group of pilot whales during the transit.10:16 As wind conditions improve to 10 knots, the boat transitions to sailing, maintaining 4 knots of speed while close-hauled at 40 degrees.14:11 The journey concludes at a large, sandy anchorage on the southern coast of Chios, which offers depths of 4 to 5 meters and protection from north and west winds.18:04 While the anchorage provides excellent holding, the open exposure can lead to rolling if the wind dies and swell enters the bay.19:46

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