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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The Lofoten islands are made for sailing: scattered islands and quiet anchorages where few people go. Imagine you dive into mirror-surfaced water in the middle of a remote bay from a modern adventure yacht. Ripples circle out towards the surrounding lush green landscape and mountains of the islands. These voyages take you into landscapes that change with every mile: open sea, narrow inlets, fishing villages and waterfalls that drop straight into the water. Sailing here feels wild but peaceful, a chance to slow down and see the beauty of this area of Norway from the sea. Island-hop your way through cinema-worthy landscapes with an experienced crew. Dive into the fresh water and embrace the Scandinavian sauna culture. Sailing in Lofoten will take you on a voyage of wild adventure and discovery. ⚓ Discover more in our Norway destination guide (link in bio) and claim your berth on one of our voyages exploring the Lofoten Islands in beautiful Norway. @Venturesailholidays

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Here's a short teaser for the upcoming Episode 10 - dropping next week! #opti_tv #optiworld #optisailing Opti TV is the one-stop-shop for Optimist sailors, parents and coaches where we bring together the knowledge base across the Optimist class into one place. If you like what we do, please consider supporting the channel through our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/opti_tv Thanks for watching!

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S/V Smile is a 2015 Bali 4.5 Owner’s Version, for sale by owner. Smile is one of the first batch of 20 built by Catana, with its top quality process. The Bali 4.5 is a catamaran with an “Open-Space” feeling throughout. To achieve this, the trampolines were removed, the forward cockpit was lengthened to add a seating area and sunbathing area, and large vertical-sliding windows were added between the salon and forward cockpit, with huge sliding doors onto the aft cockpit. New solar panels, sails, running rigging, washing machine, and more in 2022! S/V Smile is in stunning condition, fully equipped for living aboard, and ready to go!  https://www.catamaransite.com/catamarans-for-sale/catana-bali-4-5/

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