The Lassithi Plateau at the island of Crete is a wide, fertile plain over 800 meters above sea level, surrounded by peaks, dotted with villages and fields as far as the eye could see. One of the first things we noticed was a row of stone windmills. There were about 20 in view, but once, there were over 10,000 of them! These windmills used to pump water from the ground for irrigation – a lifeline for agriculture here. The Lassithi Plateau has long been the agricultural heart of eastern Crete, with a unique microclimate and plenty of groundwater. Even today, the 18 villages around the plateau live primarily from farming. We flew our drone to capture this sweeping valley from above – the perfect blend of natural beauty and human ingenuity.

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Here we are rigging a reef line while underway. We had swapped the laminate main sail out for the Dacron main sail before leaving the dock, because it was quite windy and the Dacron sail is more robust. But we didn't rig the second reef line properly and had to pull it out in order to raise the sail. So here we are sailing under the first reef, while I climbed onto the boom to re-rig the second reef. I’m wearing a climbing harness attached to the spinnaker halyard for safety. Disclaimer: - This content is offered solely for your education and entertainment. - There are no warranties, expressed or implicit, about any content or its fitness for a particular purpose. - There are risks of injury, death, drunkenness, and financial hardship involved in sailing. - The skipper is always responsible for the safety of their vessel and crew. - Sailing Tips is not responsible or liable in any way for anything that happens on or anywhere near your boat or any boat that we are not in command of. #shorts #fast #sailing #rigging #reef #lines #reefing #mainsail #howtosail #learntosail #sailingtips

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Unleash your inner speed demon with this exhilarating Tullio Abbate Superiority 41 offshore boat. Italian design with American horsepower from twin Mercruiser big block V8's guarantee tremendous speed and smiles on the water. Going fast in your car is prohibited almost everywhere, but on the water there are lots of areas where you can feel like Sonny Crockett from Miami Vice with this Tullio Abbate Superiority 41. For more information, please visit our website: www.devalk.nl

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Welcome back to our motorcycle adventure through the breathtaking north! We're riding our BMW GSA 1250 through some of the most stunning landscapes in Sweden and Norway. In this episode, we start off in the spectacular island of Senja (close to Tromsø), riding along winding roads and stopping at iconic viewpoints like Bergsbotn and Husøy that take your breath away. From Senja, we take the ferry over to the world-famous Lofoten Islands, and yes – it’s just as magical as you’d imagine. We end the day in Bodø, strolling the harbor and remembering our visit here back in 2022. Whether you’re dreaming of your own ride up north or just want to experience the beauty of Scandinavia from your screen — this episode is for you. #MotorcycleAdventure #BMWGSA1250 #ArcticRide

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