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    Enduring bureaucracy to sail with sea turtles



    I sail to Argostoli for another attempt at checking into greece. Exploring the town and do a little wing foiling.

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    38 Comments

    6. @jeremygalda on

      I went through a period during which I watched alot of sailing videos and really enjoy this format. Yours is the channel that stuck. It doesn't matter what the content, the personality has to be likeable, and for me, humble and genuine. Keep up the great work. Your channel is a gem among the YT sailors.

    8. @Robotooo on

      The Mediterranean seems like a bit of a bummer, with the crowded anchorages, high sea traffic, annoying rules (no wingfoiling but you can use an electric one?) etc.

    10. @brianmcguire5189 on

      Greece is such a damn rip off, always remember my time there!!!! I will also always remember how much money they swindled out of us. They know they got the upper hand when you come to port, then all these mysterious fees pop up. As always great video Sam✌️✌️✌️

    13. @masterblaster2626 on

      So, just to park your sailboat, you have to jump through all of these hoops, pay money, etc., which is what it is … I mean, they need to know who is in the country. In the meantime, the US Customs and Border Control actually cuts the fence at our southern border so that, basically, anyone can enter and we get the privilege of supporting them with schooling, health care, welfare, child care, etc., etc. Not to start a political rant (too late!), but only to say that maybe some countries still take borders seriously.

    22. @costasvrettakos on

      Omg bureaucracy in Greece for boating is out of the mind of the most sadistic minds and it is so complex that Noone can fully understand it and you always missed something so they can fine you…

    23. @jaypoly on

      Remember to bless Poseidon and your passage will be beautiful. Throw some jewellery in the water.😂. Santorini and the Caldera… fantastic sailing destination. 👌

    24. @johnskorich3047 on

      Just curious, why would you ever leave a port without good working equipment especially winches? Primaries? And then to actually say maybe Lou Amaro will give me a psalm. What is this that does the Salvation Army? You don’t leave any port without everything working perfectly that is the rules of the road. This is an a game. You just can’t do it.

    26. @FagnerDeschain on

      I think you hiring an editor is cool, but it's paramount that the videos keep the same style because I felt something was lacking at the end. Maybe it's the duration, the thumbnail or the pace. It's worth checking it out.

    28. @davecopp9356 on

      They are thugs and robbers. Sailing was about freedom to go were ever one wants, now you always have to make sure to pay and check in and out every were or risk a enormous fine from these crooks. Would it be worth it to start an initiative for all sailors to write a pedition to change this enslavement and shut down of freedom on the sea? At least all the big channels on YT could start something like that. What do you think?

    33. @pauldavidson2520 on

      Sam: After watching your videos for a while, I finally got my first boat. Quick question: Do you recommend any particular sailing books for a newbie? Any recommendations for "how to" or entry-level type books would be greatly appreciated! Thanks again for the inspiration.

    35. @pietrokefa2354 on

      Great Sam, I'm Italian guy,on my westsail 32…I aproching to Corfù today…with a plan to go down with no plan…I ll like if possible invite you for a coffee and nice talk. What is your plain in Greece?

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