The Crazy Waters Bridge in Chalkis sits at the narrowest point between Evia and the mainland, where the strait is only about 38 meters wide. Because so much water is forced through this tiny opening, extremely strong currents are created — the reason sailors call it the “Crazy Waters.” The bridge is in the middle of the city and opens only once a day to avoid disrupting the constant road traffic. Boats may only pass at slack tide, the brief moment every six hours when the water is calmest. That’s why sailors often go through at strange times like 1:30 or 3:00 a.m. While waiting, boats are not allowed to tie up along the quay because the turbulence is so strong that it would be dangerous. Instead, everyone must anchor in the bay and wait for instructions from Port Control. We anchored there with about fifteen other boats and waited until slack tide at night. At midnight, Port Control suddenly called all boats in order — we were number three. Passing the bridge in the dark was surreal: strong currents below, quiet city lights above. The bridge didn’t lift; it actually slid sideways into the quay walls, disappearing completely. Once through, we moored safely just 100 meters further in the city. Experiencing this natural phenomenon at night, in such a narrow and powerful channel, was something I will not quickly forget!

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Joe performing a 180-degree turn in a 9.5' Captain's Gig using the Forward-Facing Rowing System. Boat and rowing system built by Gig Harbor Boat Works, www.ghboats.com

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Segelausflug auf Mallorca mit Fotoshooting und Dinner auf einer Grand Soleil 43 Buchungen unter: www.romantic-sailing.com

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READY, STEADY, GO! SW96 Liberty embarks on her 7500-mile Maiden Voyage from Cape Town to the Mediterreanean Sea. The owner, a European yachtsman on his second Southern Wind Yacht, expressed his satisfaction after his first sailing experience in Cape Town: "The final product has fully met my expectations of building a performing yet very stylish yacht. Being at the helm for the first time in the beautiful setting of Cape Town’s bay was fantastic, the culmination of a long process where all parties involved brought to the table their professional skills as well as their enthusiasm and passion for this kind of projects". Fair wind, Liberty! Enjoy the yacht photo gallery here: https://sws-yachts.pulse.ly/7ky88ptaob Naval architecture : Farr Yacht Desing Exterior and Interior Design : Nauta Design Powered by Doyle Sails, Halls Pars rigging

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