When we sailed the island of Lefkas in the Ionic Sea of Greece, on the most southeastern side of the island, is an islet called Atokos. This is an uninhabited island, where on the east coast is the famous Wild Pig Beach. We took our dinghy and looked at the pigs that walked on the beach here. The pigs are wild or semi-wild pigs, probably descendants of animals that were once left on the island by humans. This happens more often on uninhabited islands, where pigs are introduced for food purposes or accidentally stranded by ship voyages. Atokos has been uninhabited for a long time, but in the past it was occasionally visited by shepherds or hunters. The pigs may have come from these. They eat a wide range of plants, seeds, roots and nuts that occur in nature. On Atokos vegetation is sparse, but pigs can eat dried grass and branches. Marine life can also be a source of food; some pigs eat washed-up seaweed or small crustaceans. Although pigs are technically wild, they often exhibit semi-tame behaviors when they come into contact with people. Their behavior depends on how much interaction they have had with visitors. They can tolerate human contact, but often remain wary. Some pigs are curious and dare to approach, especially if they smell food!

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04/02/2024 - Regata de Abertura 2024 - Represa Guarapiranga - São Paulo - SP - Veleiro ADESSO

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The crew of Global Surveyor had an incredible time watching whales in Eastern Greenland! This pair was just one of about 20 whales we saw, and they gave us an unforgettable show. We knew they were coming when we saw bubbles rising to the surface. It was a moment we'll never forget! #WhaleWatching #EasternGreenland #Nature #Wildlife #Adventure #Ocean #Travel #Greenland #shortsvideo #sailglobalsurveyor

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Famous for its floating festivals. Our original route is a gathering of summer-loving seafarers from around the world with more yachts than any other destination. Croatia’s serene seas and enchanting towns create the perfect stage for an insane event and continue to call us back year after year. We offer 15 weeks of events in Croatia. Join us theyachtweek.com/croatia

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The Zeppelin Bend. 🔸 More knots at 'kats.co/kts' 🔸 I think different colour ropes are really handy for seeing what's going on. Once you get this one down, it's really easy to remember and it's great for tying two ropes together. 🔸 You can also use a sheet bend (different sizes) or a double sheet bend (covered in a separate post). The Zeppelin is the strongest though, IMO, and it doesn't jam under load. 🔸 This knot was used to anchor airships down. You can just tell by the look of it that it's really strong. 🔸 Plus, it's got a great name: The Zeppelin Bend, or Zepper: it's the rock star of knots! 🔸 🔸 🔸 #knots #sailing #ropes #learntosail #knot #rope #learnknots #katamarans #katschool #zeppelinbend #learnhowtosail #howtotieknots #boatknots #bestknots

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