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November sailing, Corfu, Greece: Restocking and Exploring
November 19, 2024 · 15 min · 1K views · Corfu
What this video covers
Nick and crew arrive in Corfu, Greece in November for provisioning and island exploration during the off-season. The marina is quiet, most businesses close at 2 pm, and tourist infrastructure is largely shut down — conditions Nick describes as preferable to the crowded, 43-degree summer peak.9:00 A key provisioning stop is Yacht Hall by Vision, a marine store Nick calls the tidiest and best-equipped he has visited in ten years; staff direct him to additional suppliers for parts they don't stock.3:57 He replaces a failed 12 mm outhaul with Endurance Diamond Line high-quality polyester (no Dyneema or Spectra), choosing it for its density and grip in the clutch despite some stretch.7:24 Other purchases include a new deck-wash hose (5–15 m), 10 mm anchor markers, a voltage detector pen, and a booster board charging adapter.8:53 He also investigates a water potability question: conflicting advice from other sailors is resolved at the marina, where drinking water and wash water are supplied separately and metered.4:48 Plans after Corfu include heading to Paxos, Antipaxos, and Lefkada.12:02 The crew celebrates Jacob's 50th birthday ashore with moussaka and wine at a local restaurant.13:47
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