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Eddie and Kelly navigate a 20-nautical-mile passage from Corfu, Greece, to Saranda, Albania, during a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius.0:49 The crew initially attempts to clear customs in Gouvia, but discovers the marina only handles boat deregistration; they must travel by bus to the main Corfu port to receive official passport stamps for exit.5:02 Before departing, they take on 100 liters of fuel, noting that supplies are scarce along the Albanian coast.6:30 Upon arrival in Saranda, they use Saranda Summer Tours to complete the entry process in 20 minutes.9:15 The pair then sails five nautical miles south to anchor off Ksamil, but they find the location unappealing for cruisers due to heavy jet ski traffic and restricted beach access.14:00 The trip concludes as they observe wildfires burning on the northern end of Corfu from their anchorage in Albania.14:28

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