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Ending The Summer Sailing Season in Leros Greece | Ep. 68
August 22, 2020 · 20 min · 2K views · Leros
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat *Sea Rose* concludes their 2019 summer sailing season by navigating from Kalymnos to the Artemis boatyard in Laki, Leros, Greece.1:27 The final passage involves a 25-to-30-knot southerly wind, requiring careful sail trim and beam reaching to reach the mooring field.1:38 Upon arrival, the crew secures the boat to a mooring ball for two days of preparation before the scheduled haul-out.6:11 Artemis boatyard provides specialized services, including a dedicated sail-cleaning area, on-site laundry, and food trucks.6:39 During the haul-out process, the yard staff uses a trailer and winch system to lift the vessel, taking specific precautions to avoid damaging the external bow thruster.7:50 Winterization tasks include removing seven solar panels from the bimini, cleaning sails, pickling the watermaker, and defrosting refrigeration units.15:29 The crew also drops the anchor on the hardstand to allow the chain locker to dry.17:16 After five days of intensive maintenance, the owners store the boat in a cradle and depart via the Leros Airport.18:21
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