Velero Regina · video

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A 2021 sailing season begins with a transit from Rodas to Simi, followed by passages to the islands of Kos and Leros.1:20 Light winds of 7–8 knots frequently necessitate motor-sailing, with the crew often alternating between the engine and the Genoa.2:33 During the approach to Pedi Bay on Simi, a Greek military patrol boat inspects the vessel.3:23 The crew reports increasing privatization of Greek harbors, noting that formerly free public docks are transitioning to private management with daily fees of 20–30 euros.6:53 Navigation between islands requires COVID-19 rapid tests, and the crew avoids the island of Kalymnos due to local pandemic-related travel restrictions.8:02 When sailing toward Leros, the crew encounters chaotic seas near the coast and uses the engine to clear the area before finding a steady point of sail.8:06 Upon reaching Leros, the boat anchors in the bay to shelter from forecasted strong northerly winds.15:10

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