This Might Be Greece's Most Underrated Coast [Ep.25]
June 20, 2026 · 26 min · 40K views · Epirus coast
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Oceanaire | Wik & Rox navigates the Epirus coast of northwestern Greece, exploring sea caves near Parga and the Ammoudia entrance to the Acheron River.▶ 0:02 During a downwind passage from Corfu to Preveza, the crew manages a wing-on-wing sail configuration using a boat hook as a makeshift spinnaker pole.▶ 1:45 Upon arrival in the Preveza lagoon, the vessel anchors in 10 meters of water to address two mechanical failures: a short-circuiting water heater caused by a leaking gasket and intermittent engine RPM drops suspected to be a clogged fuel pickup screen in the port tank.▶ 12:53 The crew also evaluates local boatyards in Preveza for potential winter storage.▶ 22:42 Throughout the transit, they encounter navigation hazards including poorly marked white fishing buoys and observe local wildlife, including a sea turtle and a seal.▶ 16:16 The crew also installs a DIY boom brake using a 15-euro climbing figure-eight device and soft shackles.▶ 24:27
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