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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Cheap gear usually becomes expensive gear eventually. You buy the cheaper option, spend hours installing it, then replace it months later with the thing you should’ve bought the first time. On sailboats especially, cutting corners almost always costs more in the long run. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com

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The TF10 and its sailing class is the result of initiatives by a group of five sailing friends on the East Coast of America (Newport, RI). This foiling multihull is desiged with the idea that anybody can sail and foil with. They have joined forces and created the TF10 sailing class.

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Explore Australia's Kimberley Coast Experience nature on an unfathomable scale in Australia’s Kimberley Coast on an unforgettable adventure with pioneering expedition cruise company, Heritage Expeditions. Kimberley’s remote location and small populace offer travellers a hidden haven and immersion into nature on a massive scale while learning about Aboriginal culture, the link to Australia’s ancient past. Explore a treasure trove of towering, iron-tinged red cliffs, torrential waterfalls, hidden coves, rare and endangered wildlife, white-sand beaches and magnificent reefs. Visit Aboriginal rock art galleries and discover Indigenous customs and connections to this ancient land and rich history. Join us, New Zealand's family-owned and -operated pioneering expedition cruise company, as we explore Australia’s dramatic Kimberley aboard our luxury 140-guest flagship Heritage Adventurer. Purpose-built for adventure and known as the 'Grande Dame of Exploration Cruising' she's perfect for navigating Australia’s intricate coast, islands and harbours and has a full fleet of Zodiacs for excursions to hidden coves, secluded white sand beaches, remote bays and up winding rivers. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.heritage-expeditions.com/destinations/kimberley-cruise/

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