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Greece to Italy - We sail the open Mediterranean Sea
October 7, 2021 · 22 min · 4K views · Ionian Sea
What this video covers
Peter and Sabina departed for Italy on July 5, crossing the Ionian Sea aboard their boat, Squib. The passage began with 10 to 15 knots of southeasterly wind, which shifted to a northerly flow by midday.0:38 During the second day, the crew encountered conflicting swells from the northwest and southwest, causing significant motion and seasickness.4:02 As winds increased to 40 knots, the crew performed multiple reefs on the mainsail and genoa, eventually reducing the genoa to half its size to maintain stability through the night.8:14 Peter managed the windvane steering, noting that the boat’s course remained sensitive to his weight shifts within the cockpit and salon.12:17 The crew maintained a speed of 5 to 6 knots throughout the night, alternating watches and navigating near the Crotone peninsula.11:57 As they approached Roccella Ionica, winds subsided, allowing the crew to motor the final 35 miles.19:40 The passage concluded with the crew preparing for arrival procedures in Italy.22:29
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