Crossing the Devil’s Cape: Milos to Kalamata || Sailing SV GOAT ep 78

This week we set sail from Milos toward the Peloponnese, facing one of the most notorious passages in Greek waters: Cape Malea, also known as the “Devil’s Cape.” For centuries, Cape Malea has been feared by sailors. The cape juts out into the Aegean where currents, swells, and shifting winds collide, often turning calm seas into chaos. Ancient mariners dreaded this headland so much that it became part of legend. Homer himself mentioned Cape Malea in the Odyssey—it was here that Odysseus was blown far off course, beginning his long and fateful wanderings. Even today, locals say: “When you round Malea, forget your home.” On our passage, the cape lived up to its name. Winds funneled around the rocky headland, accelerating in violent gusts that tested both our sails and our nerves. Yet once past the Devil’s Cape, the seas eased and we continued on a smoother course toward Kalamata, grateful for both the challenge and the reward. IN THIS EPISODE: – Departing Milos with strong Meltemi winds at our back – Sailing around Cape Malea, one of the most feared headlands in Greece – Historical insights into why the “Devil’s Cape” is legendary among sailors – Arriving safely in Kalamata, gateway to the southern Peloponnese – Reflections on why ancient wisdom about this passage still rings true today FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY: Instagram Sailing & Tech: @sailing_svgoat Instagram Lifestyle: @nobodysride Facebook: Sailing SV GOAT TAGS: #SailingSVGOAT #CapeMalea #DevilsCape #SailingGreece #GreekIslands #Peloponnese #SailingLife #Odyssey #StormSailing #SailingAdventure #BluewaterSailing #GreekMythology