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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Introducing new product for cold water divers. 💥 STING- GUARD neoprene face mask protects your skin and lips against freezing water while you are diving !

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Get on board—the water is calling! Discover Boating + Take Me Fishing want to help people de-stress + get to the water. Why? Because #TheWaterIsOpen and boating + fishing have proven health benefits, plus naturally allow you to social distance. It’s easier than you think. Learn More: https://www.discoverboating.com/ https://www.takemefishing.org/

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Réalisation d'une œuvre aux pastels sur une feuille de papier pastelmat . Le sujet est un goéland que j'ai photographié à La Turballe (44) Le format du papier est 30 x 30 cm;

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Cantiere Azimut Yachts - http://it.yacht4web.com/Azimut+Yachts Elenco imbarcazioni nuove, usate e a noleggio del cantiere Azimut Yachts. Azimut 32, Azimut 37, Azimut 40, Azimut 42, Azimut 58 e tanti altri modelli Azimut. Le schede sono sempre aggiornate dai rispettivi venditori. Se cerchi una barca Azimut Yachts, vieni a visitarci: http://it.yacht4web.com/Azimut+Yachts Video sviluppato da yacht4web #AzimutYachts #Megayacht #Luxury #Azimut #AzimutYacht

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AJ from Finland 🛠️ A shipbuilder who swapped the tools for turquoise waters and left with new friends, amazing places, and unforgettable meals. Sailing isn’t just about the sea, it’s about the people you meet and the memories you make.

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