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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Un tour mondiale, dal 1 luglio 2023 all'11 febbraio 2025 il Vespucci navigherà per 20 mesi, approdando in oltre 30 porti in 28 Paesi e toccando tutti i 5 Continenti del globo. #anmicomacchio #amerigovespucci I miei social: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MavarChannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavar58/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mauro.folegatti Gruppo Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/groups/mercatinousatobikers Pagina Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MercatinoUsatoBikers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mavar58

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un grain? un front nuageux? qu'importe on veut pas y aller 😁

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If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring Sardinia or Croatia by sea, this is your moment. Step aboard a modern catamaran and spend your days discovering quiet coves, crystal shallows and hidden bays only accessible by boat. From Sardinia’s Maddalena archipelago to Croatia’s island-dotted coastline, every anchorage feels like a new secret. Choose to add an optional wellness guide for yoga, breathwork or relaxed movement on deck, and enjoy curated onshore excursions that bring each island to life. Perfect for private groups and brilliantly cost-effective when chartered with friends, it’s one of the most relaxed and rewarding ways to explore the Mediterranean. Sailing, sunshine and island calm, all in one unforgettable holiday.

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