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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Every Year at our Annual All-Catamaran Rendezvous, we gather in Abacos Bahamas and Stephen makes his famous Hooligan Juice. Learn more about our Rendezvous here: https://catamaranguru.com/2023-rendezvous-recap/ Website: https://catamaranguru.com Featured Catamarans For Sale: https://catamaranguru.com/yacht-sales/featured-catamaran-listings/ Follow and Like Us on Instagram & Facebook: @catamaranguru Get the inside scoop on everything from the latest catamaran models to sailing tips and travel updates. We will only send e-mail updates for new posts or the info you request. We never share your information, NO spam! Check the boxes at the bottom of the form to indicate your interests. Subscribe to Newsletter - https://catamaranguru.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

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Lagoon 400 S2 For Sale By Owner Location: Oranjestad, Aruba Additional photos, details, and equipment list as well as owner contact information can be viewed at: https://www.yachtsite.com/yachts-for-sale/lagoon-400-s2-20/ S/V HONU is a Aruba based 2012 Lagoon 400 S2 for sale by owner. Why We Chose This Yacht Most of your time cruising is spent at anchor, so we wanted a catamaran that truly feels comfortable to live on full-time, and the Lagoon 400 S2 delivers exactly that. Compared to smaller catamarans like the Lagoon 380, it feels significantly bigger inside, almost like a floating apartment, while still sailing very well and feeling safe and stable in rougher conditions. We specifically liked this catamaran because of the extended coachroof design, which gives the boat a more modern look and creates a fantastic outdoor living space.… Additional photos, details, and equipment list as well as owner contact information can be viewed at: https://www.yachtsite.com/yachts-for-sale/lagoon-400-s2-20/

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On December 17, 2020 in Auckland (December 16 in the U.S.), the four AC75's will finally go racing: TE REHUTAI, LUNA ROSSA, BRITANNIA and PATRIOT. Race Day at America's Cup World Series Auckland will be 1,081 days after the New York Yacht Club challenged the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron for the Cup. The American challenge was issued seconds after entries opened. Race Day will be 460 days after DEFIANT, American Magic's first AC75, was launched in Rhode Island. Race Day will be 62 days after PATRIOT first touched the sea in Auckland. Race Day will be here in 7 days, and New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the 36th America's Cup, will be ready.

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