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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When it is a bit quiet, but you're chasing those extra knots of speed, the Oxygen won’t disappoint as your weapon of choice

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and a whole lot of Maltese energy out on the course. @rolexmiddlesearace

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Nouveau Nautitech 44 Open présenté pour la première fois en Europe lors de l'international Multihull show de La Grande Motte. Le catamaran à voile Nautitech 44 Open conjugue à la perfection convivialité à bord et performance de navigation. Vaste salon extérieur, gain d’espace maximal, optimisation des éléments de sécurité et de navigation pour toujours plus de plaisir en mer… Nautitech revisite son concept Open dans un modèle de catamaran signature, au design fluide et acéré pour satisfaire tous les marins en quête de longs voyages et de tour du monde à la voile. Contactez Neo Marine, votre concessionnaire de La Rochelle aux Antilles pour plus d'informations ! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Nautitech 44 Open presented for the first time in Europe at the international Multihull show in La Grande Motte. The Nautitech 44 Open sailing catamaran perfectly combines on-board user-friendliness and sailing performance. With a large exterior salon, maximum space savings, and optimized safety and navigation features for even greater pleasure at sea, Nautitech has revisited its Open concept in a signature catamaran model, with a fluid, sharp design to satisfy all sailors looking for long voyages and round-the-world sailing. Contact Neo Marine, your dealer from La Rochelle to the West Indies for more information!

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