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The crew sails south from Datça toward Marmaris, Turkey, navigating a 16-nautical-mile stretch before encountering 35-knot gusts that force a change in tactics.8:57 To avoid shallow water with a depth of 2.6 meters, the vessel bypasses a narrow channel near an island, opting for a longer, safer route.4:19 After rounding the corner, the wind shifts to a downwind run, allowing for a four-hour passage to Marmaris at an average speed of 8 knots.9:13 While anchored near the ancient city of Amos, the crew explores Roman-era ruins and mountain goat habitats.14:34 Maintenance tasks include cleaning the boat’s water tanks and replacing the watermaker’s pre-filter to eliminate a sulfurous odor, which the crew attributes to running the system through sulfury waters.15:46 The crew also manages rainwater accumulation in the tender and performs general boat cleaning after guests depart.17:32

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