We toured the bali 48 so you don't have to! Sailing SV GOAT ep 69

In Episode 69 of the Sailing Goat series, we weather 4 intense days of Meltemi winds while anchored in Poros, Greece—gusts up to 40 knots howling day and night. Thanks to our careful prep, we held firm with just a small tear in our bimini, right where one of the solar panel mounts gave way. It could’ve been worse—especially as we watched yet another round of charter boat chaos unfold all around us. 🌀 Meltemi Madness: If you've ever ridden out a Meltemi, you know it’s not just about anchoring—it's about vigilance, checking holding every hour, and hoping your neighbors know what they're doing. Spoiler: many don’t. We stayed calm, laughed a lot, and filmed the action. ⛵ Dreaming Big – A Tour of the Bali 4.8 Catamaran After the storm cleared, we were lucky enough to get a private tour of a Bali 4.8 catamaran—and wow, what a boat. With four double cabins each with en-suite bathrooms, a full-size front cockpit, and the iconic Bali solid forward deck instead of netting, this catamaran feels like a floating villa. The tilting garage-style aft door transforms the saloon into an open-air terrace, merging seamlessly with the enormous aft cockpit. Inside, the galley and living space are on the same level with 360° panoramic views. There’s also a flybridge with loungers and helm station, making it perfect for long passages and social cruising alike. With top-of-the-line systems and ocean-ready design, it’s easy to see why this is now Max’s dream boat... 💸 …if only we had a spare €1.2 million lying around. For now, we’ll stick with our beloved GOAT. 🍷 Winding Down with Wine & Good Company We ended the week with a relaxed night out in Poros, sharing stories and wine with the lovely crews of SV WOLO and Blue Poros Wine. After a wild few days, it was the perfect way to reset. 📍 This Episode Includes: Riding out a 40-knot Meltemi at anchor in Poros Watching the charter fleet unravel around us Touring the luxurious Bali 4.8 catamaran Falling in love with a boat we can’t afford Local wine & good laughs with fellow cruisers 💬 Join the Conversation: Ever dreamed of upgrading your boat? Or have Meltemi survival tips? Drop a comment below—we love hearing from the community. 👍 Enjoy the ride? Smash that like button, subscribe for more boat-life chaos and calm, and share with fellow sailing dreamers. 🔗 Follow Us On Instagram: @nobodysride @sailing_svgoat 📌 Hashtags: #SailingGoat #MeltemiStorm #Bali48 #CatamaranDreams #PorosIsland #SailingGreece #BlueWaterLife #CharterFails #LiveaboardLife #SVGOAT ⛵ From chaos to calm, from anchor alarms to luxury daydreams—join us for another unforgettable week aboard Sailing GOAT.