Ionian Sailing 🇬🇷 Lefkada to Ithaca | Regatta + Unexpected Raft-Up
Ep. 203 ~ We sail the stunning Ionian Islands of Greece, departing Lefkada and heading south to Ithaca—home of Odysseus and one of the most beautiful sailing destinations in the Mediterranean. What starts as a peaceful anchorage in Desimi Bay quickly turns into an adventure, with shifting winds, an unofficial regatta with friends and an unexpected situation that leads to rafting up two boats overnight.
Along the way, we explore Vathy on Ithaca, one of the best natural harbors in Greece, known for its calm protection, waterfront tavernas and rich history dating back to ancient times.
This episode is a mix of real sailing decisions, life aboard a catamaran and the kind of unpredictable moments that make sailing the Ionian so unforgettable.
If you're planning a sailing trip in Greece, chartering in the Ionian or dreaming about living aboard and exploring the Mediterranean—this one’s for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:49 Sailing around Desimi, Nidri and Vlicho Bay in Lefkada in the Ionian
04:55 Surviving a storm in Vlicho Bay
06:59 Regatta from Lefkada to Ithaca
10:57 Sailing into Vathy on Ithaca Island
13:04 Anchor problems and rafting up
16:55 Leaving Ithaca towards the Corinth Canal
19:22 Outro
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