Helios Rebuilt! New Anchor Chain & Windlass Put to the Test in Back-to-Back Mediterranean Storms

Helios is finally back together—new anchor chain, spare anchor, and a brand-new windlass motor—ready to venture once again into the Mediterranean. But the timing couldn’t be worse. With stormy weather forecast, we head back into the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer… just in time to face not one, but two powerful storms. These systems bring less wind than our last nightmare in Villefranche, but they make up for it with hail, heavy rain, rolling thunder, and wild conditions that challenge every new piece of gear we’ve just installed. Will Helios’ upgraded ground tackle hold? Will the new windlass motor survive its first real test? And will we make it safely through this latest round of Mediterranean chaos? Join us as we share the reality of storm season in the Med, life aboard during foul weather, and the relief that comes when good preparation pays off. Episode S03E30 Recorded: Mid-August 2025 Support Our Journey: 🔗 Check out www.sailinghelios.com for exclusive behind-the-scenes content 📸 Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/sailinghelios2023/ 📸 Follow us on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sailinghelios 4K Video