We sailed to Trizonia island so you don't have to! Sailing SV Goat EP 63

In Episode 63 of the Sailing Goat Series, we find ourselves weathered in on Trizonia Island, deep inside the Gulf of Patras, facing some of the wildest wind shifts we’ve ever experienced. We moored with 35 knots of wind, expecting a rough night, but nothing could prepare us for what followed—three straight days of shifting gales. The wind would swing from north to south in minutes, bringing sudden 30–40 knot gusts with each shift. Then came the worst gust yet. A brutal blast of wind ripped our solar panels clean off the rollbar, launching them into the air before they crashed onto the concrete pier and shattered. The screws didn’t loosen—they snapped clean from the force. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and it happened while we were safely docked—not in the middle of an ocean passage, where it could have spelled disaster. 🍃 Moored in Madness: What we thought would be a calm anchorage turned into a lesson in wind management, as conditions flipped violently with no warning, multiple times per day. ⚡ Solar Panel Catastrophe: A rogue gust destroys our solar panels, teaching us the hard way about structural stress and mounting safety. But we’re grateful it happened here—not mid-ocean. 🌬️ Shifting Winds in the Gulf: The Gulf of Patras is notorious for unpredictable winds, but this was something else—catabatic-level blasts from changing directions, testing both our gear and patience. 💡 Silver Lining: We may have lost the panels, but we gained a valuable reminder: test everything before the big passages, and never take sheltered moorings for granted. 💬 Join the Conversation: Ever lost gear to unexpected weather? Got advice for mounting solar panels more securely? Let us know in the comments! 👍 If you enjoy real, raw sailing experiences and the unpredictable nature of life at sea, give this video a thumbs up, share it with fellow cruisers, and subscribe to the Sailing Goat Series for more. 🔗 Connect with Sailing Goat: Instagram: @nobodysride Instagram: @sailing_svgoat 📌 Hashtags: #SailingGoat #TrizoniaIsland #SolarPanelFail #WindStorm #GulfOfPatras #LifeAtSea #CruisingLessons #SailingDisaster ⛵ Join us as we endure brutal gusts, unexpected failures, and come out the other side—smarter, safer, and still smiling. Fair winds and following seas await!