Sailing Through the Corinth Canal A Step by Step Guide for Sailors
Ep. 146 ~ Join us as we sail our catamaran through the legendary Corinth Canal, one of Greece’s most breathtaking maritime passages! In this step-by-step guide for sailors, we take you from Athens, Greece, through the Saronic Gulf, and across the Corinth Canal on our way to the Ionian Sea. This video is perfect for sailors, liveaboard cruisers, and adventurers looking to make this passage themselves.
We cover everything you need to know about crossing the Corinth Canal, including registration, fees, navigation tips, history, and safety procedures. Watch as we capture the entire journey on video, from entering the canal to navigating its towering limestone walls.
Corinth Canal official website: https://corinthcanal.com/documents/?lang=en
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Sailing out of Athens
04:09 Arriving to Salamina Island
05:51 Sailing to the Corinth Canal
07:07 Where is the Corinth Canal and why was it built
07:34 How to register and pay to cross the Corinth Canal
10:57 We are crossing the Canal today! What do we do now?
12:14 Where do we go first?
12:52 Talking to the control office over VHF
13:45 How much does it cost to cross the canal?
14:33 History of the Corinth Canal
14:58 Corinth Canal size, length, width and height
16:17 Crossing the Corinth Canal
17:49 The bridges over the Corinth Canal
24:56 Exiting the Corinth Canal on the west end
27:00 On our next episode, on to Galaxidi
27:22 Outro
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