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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Meltemi sailing and departure by night /28
April 30, 2026 · 23 min · 1K views · Milina, Limnos
Squib sails from Limnos at dawn, ferry in distance
What this video covers
A couple sailing a small boat through the Northern Sporades in Greece navigates a series of challenging anchorages and night passages during late-season Meltemi winds. After departing Milina on Limnos, the crew encounters 20-knot gusts and significant swell, forcing them to abandon drone photography when a sub-250g drone struggles to land in high winds.9:40 Upon reaching Steniwala on Alonissos, increasing swell causes the boat to pitch violently, compelling the crew to depart at 2:30 a.m. to find calmer water.17:11 They hand-steer through a pitch-black night in 35-knot gusts before finding shelter on the west side of Alonissos.17:56 The crew relies on their boat's deckhouse for protection during these conditions and manages fuel consumption by motoring through light-wind sections, noting that 22 liters of diesel covered approximately 160 miles.6:45 They plan to continue toward Athens while monitoring weather forecasts for 55 km/h gusts and impending rain.21:57 Operating a small vessel in high-wind conditions requires constant vigilance regarding swell, as even protected anchorages can become untenable overnight.
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