Windmills at the Lasshiti Plateau at Crete

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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.

We just crossed the Panama Canal on Zambezi, and let’s just say… it’s not a lazy Sunday sail. Here’s what caught us off guard: ⛵️ Your boat is not important. You’re just a tiny dot next to the big container ships. Be prepared to get moved around to fit the schedule. 💪 Your line handlers need muscles. The chambers fill fast, the current pulls hard, and keeping the lines tight is real work. Don’t skip arm day 😉 🧑‍✈️ You need to know how to steer in currents. Between the water rushing in and the 300-meter cargo ship powering up in front of you, your rudder needs a steady hand. Now that we’re through the Canal, we have “only” 2,800nm left to sail to our final destination in Canada. Should be doable by September, right? Stay Salty! Greta & Michael on Zambezi #sailing #sailinglife #sailboat #canaldepanamá #catamaran

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When docking your boat there are two schools of thought on the best way to secure your boat. In todays video we show you how to secure your boat or yacht with the OXO method. As with many things sailors usually have a preference and will get passionate about it, calling out anyone who goes with the other option. Team at bottom up boats has a preference for the OXO. If you want to look at why we thing the OXO knot is the best one to use while docking your boat then watch our full length video where we compare the OXO method to the cleat hitch. https://youtu.be/LepMcTJuFfI Thanks for stopping by and supporting the team at Bottom up Boats, why not join the bottom up boats crew by subscribing to our channel.