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Skiathos - spectacular landings & challenging enchanted forest hike after a storm / sailing
June 7, 2025 · 20 min · 854 views · Skiathos
What this video covers
The crew of the 41-ft Lagoon 410 S2 Suria anchors in the bay of Skiathos, Greece, after a windless motor-sail from the northern Sporades.▶ 0:17 The sandy bottom provides good holding, though the anchorage is noisy due to proximity to the airport and coastal road.▶ 0:00 The crew uses a stern anchor to maintain position near the harbor, where they park their dinghy.▶ 1:40 During a hike across the island, the pair encounters steep, eroded terrain and dry riverbeds scarred by severe flooding from storms in September 2023.▶ 9:50 The 13-kilometer trek involves 320 meters of cumulative elevation gain in temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius.▶ 7:20 Navigation relies on the Komoot app, though the crew encounters unmaintained trails and overgrown paths that require route adjustments.▶ 6:45 The hike concludes with a return to the harbor for provisioning and refueling via dinghy.▶ 19:59 The crew emphasizes the necessity of carrying sufficient water and wearing appropriate footwear for the island's challenging, steep topography.▶ 15:57
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