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25ports charted
938nm on the chart
31episodes
The vessel Najad 380 · Monohull
Logbook 31
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Late October Sailing from Samos to Skyros via Ikaria, Andros & Beautiful Aegean Days
Skyros Sporades, Greece
Join us aboard Indara, our Najad 380, as we sail north through the beautiful Aegean Sea on our journey from Samos to Skyros!
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Sailing from Kos to Samos and Exploring by Bike, Engine Fan Repair
Samos North Aegean, Greece
We leave Kos and sail to Samos, explore the island by tandem bike, visit the Cave of Pythagoras, and collect wildflowers to press for our collection. Back on Indara, I tackle a repair to the engine bay extraction fan.
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Back on Indara! Sailing North from Rhodes to Kos.
Kos Dodecanese, Greece
We're back aboard Indara in Rhodes, Greece, and it's time to set sail again! Our plan was to sail north towards Samos, stopping at a couple of islands along the way. But as every sailor knows, plans can change!
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We Finally Made It to Rhodes!
Lindos Dodecanese, Greece
From one tiny berth to another! We squeeze our way out of Pedi, Symi and set sail for Rhodes - the destination we’d been aiming for all summer.
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From Sailing to Symi to Fixing the Engine Fan!
Symi Dodecanese, Greece
We leave the beautiful island of Chalki and sail across the Aegean to Symi aboard our Najad 380, Indara.
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Sailing the Dodecanese: Tilos to Chalki & That Tight Anchorage!
Chalki Dodecanese, Greece
Sailing from Tilos to Chalki in the Dodecanese! We enjoy downwind sailing with our boom preventer, check out a tight anchorage, then drop anchor at Ftenagia Beach before exploring Chalki town. Join us aboard Indara!
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We Sailed to Tilos… Now Let's Explore!
Tilos Dodecanese, Greece
After anchoring in beautiful Tilos, we leave Indara and walk up to explore the village. A quiet walk through the island, with beautiful views, traditional Greek surroundings and that unmistakable Aegean atmosphere.
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Sailing at 16 Knots to a Greek Island Paradis
Astypalea Dodecanese, Greece
Leaving Naxos behind and sailing at 16 knots towards the beautiful island of Astypalea. ⛵ A sunny Aegean sail, a scary book story along the way, and a magical sunrise arrival at this Greek island paradise.
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Discovering Rural Cyclades Life in Kalantos Bay
Kalantos Bay Naxos, Greece
We sail from Naousa to Kalantos Bay in Naxos and discover a quieter, more rural side of the Cyclades.
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35 Knots Flipped Our Dinghy! Is the Torqeedo Battery OK?
35 knots of wind turned our dinghy upside down, leaving us wondering what happened to the Torqeedo battery! We retrieve the dinghy and motor, open up the battery to check for water, make some pancakes, take a short beach walk…
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Sailing to Paros and Discovering Beautiful Naousa.
Naousa Paros, Greece
We leave Merihas in Kythnos and sail to Paros, arriving at beautiful Naousa. Then we explore the town by bike and on foot, discovering its whitewashed streets, blue water and charming harbor.
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Sailing to Kythnos: Wind, Waves and a Greek Island Cycling Adventure
Kythnos Cyclades, Greece
Sailing to Kythnos through wind, waves and busy shipping traffic, then exploring the island by bike and on foot. Beautiful harbour, whitewashed streets and a perfect Greek island adventure.
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Every Sailor’s Dream - Sailing Through the Corinth
Aegina Greece
A beautiful sailing day through the Corinth, with busy waters, radio chatter, super-blue Greek seas and plenty of traffic around us.
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Cycling to Delphi on a Tandem! 😮 From Itea Marina to Ancient Greece
Delphi Phocis, Greece
We leave Indara in Itea Marina and set off on our Circe Helios tandem towards Delphi!
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Sailing the Beautiful Gulf of Corinth. Trizonia to Itea, Greece
Itea Phocis, Greece
Join us aboard Indara for a passage across the beautiful Gulf of Corinth, from Trizonia to Itea, Greece. Another Greek destination, another beautiful stretch of coastline, and another day living aboard our Najad 380.
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Sailing to Trizonia in the Gulf of Corinth and Getting a Free Marina Spot.
Trizonia Greece
We leave our anchorage near Nafpaktos and sail downwind across the Gulf of Corinth towards the small Greek island of Trizonia.
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Sailing Under the Rio-Antirrio Bridge. Full VHF Traffic Control & Nafpaktos Anchorage
Nafpaktos Aetolia-Acarnania, Greece
Join us aboard Indara, our Najad 380, as we sail from beautiful Sivota Bay in Lefkada to the historic town of Nafpaktos. This episode is less about stunning drone footage and more about sharing the real cruising experience.
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Corfu to Lefkada by Sailboat. Swimming in the Crystal Waters of Egremni
Egremni Beach Lefkada, Greece
We leave Corfu and sail south to Preveza before rounding the spectacular west coast of Lefkada aboard SV Indara, our Najad 380.
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Yanmar 4JH4-E Oil Leak? Raw Water Pump Gasket Replacement (Step-by-Step NOT DIY)
Have you discovered oil under your Yanmar engine, especially around the raw water pump? That's exactly what happened on our Yanmar 4JH4-E.
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The Art of Anchoring in Corfu
Corfu Town Ionian Islands, Greece
We lift anchor from peaceful Lefkimmi Bay and enjoy an easy summer cruise across the calm Ionian Sea to Corfu Town.
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Anchor Check, Sail Trim & Re-Anchoring on Indara
Corfu Ionian Islands, Greece
We start by diving to inspect our anchor before strong winds arrive, then enjoy a peaceful light-wind sail to Corfu aboard Indara. Along the way we fine-tune our sails before dropping anchor in Corfu...
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Walking the Greek Hills, Then Sailing the Ionian Sea
Greek Islands Ionian Islands, Greece
We leave Indara at anchor and head into the Greek hills for a taverna meal with stunning views.
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Dodging Boats in Lefkada Channel Then Finding Total Silence
Greek Islands Ionian Islands, Greece
Sailing from the bustling Lefkada Channel into pure Greek paradise! ⛵ We lift anchor and head into the famous Lefkada Channel, where the water gets busy with boats of all sizes moving at a snail’s pace.
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Najad 380 Sailing Beautifully in Light Winds
We leave beautiful Sivota Bay in Lefkada aboard INDARA, our Najad 380, and head out into the stunning blue Ionian waters.
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Med Mooring in Fiskardo & Kioni. Slow Cruising the Ionian on Indara.
Fiskardo Kefalonia, Greece
We leave beautiful Sivota Bay aboard Indara and continue our slow Ionian journey toward the famous village of Fiskardo in Kefalonia.
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Leaving Vathy, Ithaka. Calm Morning Departure on Indara
Vathy Ithaca, Greece
We leave the town quay in beautiful Vathy Bay, Ithaka, lifting anchor and slowly making our way out into the Ionian Sea aboard Indara, our Najad 380.
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Sailing to Kalamos… Until the Wind Had Other Ideas - SV Indara
Vathy Ithaca, Greece
We left Spartochori heading for Kalamos expecting another beautiful day in the Ionian. But the weather had other ideas.
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Just Another Slow Day Sailing in Greece. No Rushing. No Schedules.
Spartochori Meganissi, Greece
Today aboard Indara we leave beautiful Sivota Bay for a short sail to Spartochori on Meganissi Island.
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We MESSED UP Our Mooring in Sivota 😅
Gaios Paxos, Greece
We leave beautiful Gaios, Paxos… maybe a little TOO close to shore 😅 Then it’s time for some relaxed motoring and a big milestone aboard Indara — using our watermaker for the first time at sea!
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Med Mooring NERVES 😅 Sailing Corfu to Paxos
Paxos Ionian Islands, Greece
We sail from Corfu to Paxos on our Najad 380 Indara - a beautiful, relaxed passage… until it’s time to dock 😅 In this episode, we attempt a med mooring with anchor, and let’s just say… the nerves were real.
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Overnight Sail from Bari to Corfu - Season 2026 Begins
Corfu Ionian Islands, Greece
We leave Bari for a relaxed overnight motor sail to Corfu. Calm seas, easy miles, and a beautiful arrival in Greece. Once in Corfu, I tackle a boom vang fix and we do our first Med mooring of the season.
Ports on the chart 25
- CorfuIonian Islands, Greece
- PaxosIonian Islands, Greece
- GaiosPaxos, Greece
- SpartochoriMeganissi, Greece
- VathyIthaca, Greece
- FiskardoKefalonia, Greece
- Greek IslandsIonian Islands, Greece
- Corfu TownIonian Islands, Greece
- Egremni BeachLefkada, Greece
- NafpaktosAetolia-Acarnania, Greece
- TrizoniaGreece
- IteaPhocis, Greece
- DelphiPhocis, Greece
- AeginaGreece
- KythnosCyclades, Greece
- NaousaParos, Greece
- Kalantos BayNaxos, Greece
- AstypaleaDodecanese, Greece
- TilosDodecanese, Greece
- ChalkiDodecanese, Greece
- SymiDodecanese, Greece
- LindosDodecanese, Greece
- KosDodecanese, Greece
- SamosNorth Aegean, Greece
- SkyrosSporades, Greece
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