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Sailing in Greece Part 22 Andros Kea Cape Sounion
November 12, 2020 · 11 min · 2K views · Kea
What this video covers
The crew of Squib sails 25 miles from Andros to Kea, Greece, under the influence of strong Meltemi winds, using only the jib.2:15 Upon arrival at a bay on Kea, the starboard engine fails due to a clogged fuel line caused by diesel sludge.1:39 Peter clears the line by blowing through it, a task completed in 30 minutes.3:15 While swimming, Sabina discovers the anchor chain is snagged under a submerged concrete mooring block.3:42 Maneuvering the boat with the engines fails to free the chain, which has looped through rusted iron protrusions on the block.5:01 Peter dives to eight meters to assess the obstruction, eventually detaching the anchor and securing the chain to a fender.5:24 Using the dinghy and two spherical fenders, the crew spends 10 minutes guiding the chain around the block until it clears.6:46 The following day, the crew sails to Cape Sounion after repairing a loose steering wheel assembly.8:49 Regular maintenance of fuel lines and steering hardware remains essential for continued operation.
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