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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Welcome to Naval Gazing at Camp David Shorts. I'm your host, Johnathan. In this illuminating YouTube Shorts video, we'll unravel the complexities of mastering the mainsail, focusing on mainsail shape and cut. The mainsail is a critical component of your catamaran's rigging, and understanding its shape and cut is essential for optimal sailing performance. For those seeking to deepen their knowledge, we recommend consulting the following reputable sources: Title: "The Complete Sailor: Learning the Art of Sailing" Author: David Seidman Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Year: 2011 Title: "Sail and Rig Tuning" Author: Ivar Dedekam Publisher: Fernhurst Books Year: 2000 Title: "Sail Trim: Theory and Practice" Author: Peter Hahne Publisher: Sheridan House Year: 2011 These resources offer extensive insights into sail shape and cut, providing you with a strong foundation for mastering your mainsail. If you found this video informative, be sure to like and subscribe to "Naval Gazing at Camp David" for more educational and engaging content on catamaran sailing and maritime topics. Join our community and set sail on your journey to mastery! ⛵📘🌅 #MainsailShape #SailCut #NavalGazingAtCampDavid #Circumnavigation #CatamaranReviews

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My new boatwinch is cool, lets watch my first test, winching it up the slipway at Lake Bala. 🌐 My new website: https://sailingwithdave.com ❤️ Comments are open, ask anything you want in the comment

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