We sailed the corinthian channel so you don't have to || Sailing sv GOAT ep 64

In Episode 64 of the Sailing Goat Series, we leave Trizonia Island behind and begin our sail through the Gulf of Corinth, heading for the historic harbor town of Corinth. The sail is smooth, but once docked, we receive local warnings not to leave the boat unattended overnight due to reports of gypsy gangs targeting boats for theft. So, we spend the night onboard, keeping watch and prepping for the next big moment: the crossing of the famous Corinth Canal. 🌉 About the Corinth Canal: The Corinth Canal is one of the most iconic engineering marvels in Greece. Opened in 1893, it connects the Gulf of Corinth (Ionian Sea) with the Saronic Gulf (Aegean Sea). The canal is 6.4 km (4 miles) long and only 21.3 meters (70 feet) wide, making it too narrow for modern cargo ships, but perfect for yachts. The steep limestone walls rise up to 79 meters (260 feet) and make for an awe-inspiring transit. The canal saves vessels approximately 430 nautical miles, eliminating the long route around the Peloponnese. It’s a bucket-list passage for sailors and one we’ve dreamed about since the beginning. 💨 Welcome to the Aegean Sea: As soon as we exit the canal, we’re greeted by classic Aegean conditions—38 knots of wind, but luckily from the stern. We picked the right day to cross: the wind and waves were with us, pushing us along as we navigated across a busy shipping zone packed with bulk carriers and container ships. 🏁 Approaching Athens: After a full day of intense but favorable sailing, we reach our final destination for this leg—just 2 miles from Athens, and ready to explore the capital of Greece by sea. 📍 This Episode Includes: Sailing from Trizonia to Corinth Overnight onboard watch in Corinth harbor Transit through the legendary Corinth Canal First taste of the Aegean’s power and chaos Downwind run to Athens through commercial traffic 💬 Join the Conversation: Have you ever transited the Corinth Canal or braved the Aegean? Got tips for sailing through busy shipping lanes? Drop your stories in the comments below—we love hearing from fellow sailors! 👍 If you enjoy iconic passages, unpredictable sailing, and real-life cruising moments, give this video a thumbs up, share it with fellow adventurers, and subscribe to the Sailing Goat Series for more. 🔗 Connect with Sailing Goat: Instagram: @nobodysride Instagram: @sailing_svgoat 📌 Hashtags: #SailingGoat #CorinthCanal #AegeanSea #SailingGreece #LiveaboardLife #CorinthToAthens #SailingAdventure #GulfOfCorinth ⛵ Join us as we sail through history, brace for the Aegean’s fury, and close in on Athens—one nautical mile at a time. Fair winds and following seas await!