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Sailing Lipsi Dodecanese Greece

February 20, 2025 · 21 min · 119 views · Lipsi

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reality sails downwind from Samos to Lipsi, Greece, covering the distance in six hours under a jib-only configuration.1:29 The crew experiences 19 knots of true wind during the passage, which later increases to 30 knots while at anchor.2:07 They anchor in 8 to 9 meters of water near a marker buoy to monitor for dragging.5:41 The vessel remains anchored off a beach near the main town, while other yachts in the area utilize stern-to mooring at the quayside.5:13 The crew plans to stay for two days before departing for Leros, a two-hour sail away.6:23 While anchored, they observe a local ferry maneuvering into the dock during high-wind conditions.17:28 The crew utilizes the Greek Islander Samus guide for navigation and planning.2:07

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