Surviving the Kafirea Strait: 53 Knots of Wind and 36 Hours at Sea || Sailing SV GOAT ep 76

This week marks a huge milestone as we officially finalized our PADI Open Water Certification! With the green light from our incredible instructor Tomas, we’re now ready to explore the world beneath the waves. But there was no time to rest… we set sail from Chalkidiki to Alonissos, continued to Skiropoula, and then faced the notorious Steno Kafirea Strait on our way to Mpatsi. What should have been a routine crossing turned into a 36-hour endurance test at sea. We battled it all: 25, then 35, and finally 53 knots of wind slamming into us. 4 knots of current racing through the strait. Wind acceleration up to 38 knots, sending GOAT flying at 8.5 knots down the waves. And a maze of bulk carriers and container ships, forcing us to weave through traffic all night long. It was exhausting, terrifying, and absolutely unforgettable — the kind of passage that proves sailing is never just about getting from A to B, but about surviving the challenges along the way. Come aboard and sail with us through one of the most dangerous stretches of water in Greece. 📌 Follow our journey here: YouTube: Sailing SV GOAT Instagram: @sailing_svgoat Facebook: Sailing SV GOAT #SailingSVGOAT #SailingCouple #AegeanSea #StormSailing #KafireaStrait #SailingLife #SailingAdventure #BluewaterSailing #LiveaboardLife #CruisingCouple #OffshoreSailing #YachtLife #OceanPassage #SailboatLiving #GoSmallGoFar #SailingGreece #SailingCommunity