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SAILING ALBANIA - WHO KNEW YOU'DE SEE THIS?! Ep-53

September 26, 2022 · 18 min · 22K views · Albania

What this video covers

Janae and Jason, sailing in the southern Albanian Riviera, transit from the village of Samil to a new anchorage while navigating 18-to-22-knot winds and significant swell.12:30 After checking into the country at Sarande, the crew spends several days in Samil, visiting the Blue Eye spring and a local mussel farm.0:09 During the subsequent passage north, the boat encounters unpredictable wind shifts near the coast and uncharted underwater rocks, forcing frequent tacks.13:58 The crew maintains a speed of approximately 6 knots while sailing close-hauled.12:05 Upon arrival at their destination, they secure the vessel to a mooring ball and deploy a stern line to a nearby jetty to mitigate rolling from the swell.16:38 The crew notes that checking out of the country in Sarande may save 50 to 55 euro in administrative fees compared to other ports.11:09 The passage concludes with the crew anchored near a beach featuring wild horses, within sight of the Greek island of Corfu.17:48

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