Sailing Amorgos Cyclades Greece
February 18, 2025 · 1h 23m · 89 views · Amorgos
What this video covers
A 10-hour passage from Santorini to Amorgos in the Cyclades requires careful navigation to avoid fighting upwind conditions.6:17 The crew sails the vessel *reality* on a north-easterly heading, maintaining a tight wind angle to clear a small island before reaching the destination.3:03 Winds remain light at 6 to 9 knots, though the crew maintains one reef in the mainsail as a precaution against forecasted 20-knot gusts.5:35 Upon arrival at Amorgos, the crew anchors in a protected bay to escape the Meltemi winds, which create rough seas and whitecaps in exposed areas.23:01 The island features numerous Orthodox churches, derelict traditional stone houses, and hilltop villages like Hora, historically positioned for defense against pirates.30:36 Local infrastructure includes rental scooters for island exploration and small botanical gardens.13:58 The crew notes that inflation has significantly increased the cost of dining and tourism in the Greek islands compared to previous years.3:59
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