Most Expensive Canal in the World to Transit on a Sailboat ... Corinth Canal - Ep. 63

[@thestorminmymind]

Oh dude, you guys are awesome, we love following you guys, probably the 2 most gentle, honest, humble people on these channels. Struggling to imagine you have docking words 🤣🤣🤣 Lovely little ending and words at the end...

[@SailingZephyr]

Wow. Thanks so much for the awesome support. Hope you are safe and well. 👍

[@Stef1357tsag]

26 years ago I crossed the Corinth isthmus in both directions , and I still remember the wonderful landscape especially at night !

[@SuperBrilliantbrunet]

Lovely! Thanks for sharing your experience!!

[@SailingZephyr]

Thank you! We absolutely loved it! It was such a beautiful experience! And we would do it again in a heartbeat! Love Greece 🇬🇷 so so sooo much!

[@andrescosta2992]

1st tome I see U.....so far U doing great....no rush...living every momento. That Channel was such a nice Pic....& color its awesome. Good Job...!

[@SailingZephyr]

Thanks Andres!

[@makisp.1428]

I ran into a short of yours on how you extended the back of the boat by 3.5 feet creating a swim platform. Which I found impressive and very well done. I wanted to see a what the boat looked like before the upgrade, so I clicked on your channel's link. I picked this video, and I was able to see the back of your boat. I also enjoyed the ride through the Corinth canal. I have never seen it from that point of view. Safe travels and fair winds.

[@SailingZephyr]

Cool, thanks. Appreciate the love.

[@richardp1522]

Zephyr hi from Calgary. Great job on the canal both passage and video. That water looks as if you were in a swimming pool. You guys do a great job as a couple so nice to see. See you next time.

[@SailingZephyr]

Thanks Richard! Great to have you aboard our journey! Wish we could go back and do the Mediterranean all over again! Was so amazing especially the Corinth canal!🤩⛵️

[@bfarm44]

Thank you. This is something I may never see in my life in person.

[@jonboyle326]

you guys are having an adventure when your old thinking back it will give you joy

[@SailingZephyr]

Thanks Jon. We have no doubt. Hopefully the adventure can continue. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@samandjennysambrook]

Really enjoyed that guys,and we admire you're honesty, you left the minor errors in,and that makes you true to yourselfs..we are now subscribed..👍⚓🍀

[@SailingZephyr]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. 🤙

[@ChristosCMelbAustral]

YOUR ADVENTURES REMIND ME OF THE ADVENTURES OF THE GREEK COUPLE ON THE SAILING VESSEL "FILIZI". THE SAILING VESSEL "FILIZI" SAILED FROM ATHENS TO TAHITI AND BEYOND. IT TOOK THEM 3-4 YEARS TO COMPLETE THIS FANTASTIC JOURNEY. THEY WENT THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL. WHO KNOWS, MAYBE ONE DAY YOU MIGHT COME ACROSS THE "FILIZI"

[@keninvictoria]

Well done with that drone! it is not easy. I bicycled over that canal so many years ago on my Paris to Crete trip.

[@klouism1]

Thanks for the video. There is always the unknown which is probably the most stressful. Once you've done something it's a whole lot easier and less stressful the next time. That's so true with everything in life. Stay well and happy. ⛵

[@SailingZephyr]

Cheers for that. Your words are so true. Stay safe. X

[@pumpkin-d5l]

🇦🇺🤩🤩What a lovely video. The colour of the water and the music you chose, beautiful. Oops, James nearly lost it!. Docking drama’s, been there and done that. Nat great work!!! hats off to you. Kiddy pool, makes me laugh 😂 👍😘

[@barbaralane9825]

Loved the footage and editing - even the drone gone wild😊. I’m not sure anyone else puts out content that is as peaceful and beautiful. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2021.

[@SailingZephyr]

Barbara! Thank you 🙏 for your lovely comments! We always look forward to them....drone gone wild 😜 had to keep that footage in of course! Hahah

[@SailingZephyr]

Happy new year Barbara! Wishing you a healthy 2021

[@careystravels]

In one word, BREATHTAKING!

[@grahamsmith8122]

You were fortunate you didn't have a freighter in front causing loads of turbulence in the water. We just went down on autopilot so we could take pictures. It's worth the money as it is such an incredible feat of engineering to witness.

[@hollyjenkins1500]

You guys are awesome 👏

[@alesogric5156]

Another amazing video, you are living my dreams :)

[@SailingZephyr]

Wow, thank you!

[@stevannikolic3933]

hahah if you now whot is siling then you now whot is freedom

[@galja6889]

Loved the video!The drone pic were great .Thanks

[@careystravels]

Thanks for Sharing Your Journey!

[@rileygoodadventures7615]

Loved watching your video as we sit here in Dubbo. Nat we are on our way home after our year around Oz. Great to see you guys are having an amazing adventure. Very inspiring, maybe sailing the world will be our next adventure!!

[@SailingZephyr]

Riley! I have watched a couple of your videos....what an experience especially for the children. Looks spectacular! I still remember sitting at school and talking about what we would like to do....me telling you about learning to sail and you traveling in a van across oz with the family! I’m so glad we both went after what we wanted and made it a reality! Say hi to the kids!! Catch up once we are back in oz

[@rileygoodadventures7615]

@@SailingZephyr just shows you how dreams can become reality! The kids have loved watching some of your videos. Would love to catch up when you are next in town. Looks like it will be a while though you lucky things. Enjoy every moment!!

[@AlexDemirci-u8g]

Great video guys :) I came through that Canal way back in November of 1969 as a 9 yo boy with my family heading for Italy and afterwards australia!

[@SailingZephyr]

Amazing! I bet it brought back some incredible memories! What an amazing journey Alexander

[@cestmoi1262]

You handled everything beautifully. To me the most scary moment is to understand someone speaking a foreign language on the radio especially with all the noises that are usually part of the action.

[@SailingZephyr]

Thanks so much. Radio communications can be nerve racking for sure.

[@stephenburnage7687]

My wife does all the VHF and SSB communications, for two reasons: (i) a woman speaks at slightly higher (audio) frequency than a man, which the electronic's handles with less distortion; (ii) male officials (including freighter/tanker crews) invariably seem to respond more respectfully to a female.

[@davidnichols213]

great video guys stay safe

[@SailingZephyr]

Cheers David. You too mate. 👍

[@michaelmacauley3875]

Living the dream right enough👍👍place looks amazing 👍

[@philipmountfield3139]

you lucky people what life enjoy.

[@woody1851]

Absolute great! I want to pass this year - but the channel is still closed until 05-07-22.....

[@SailingZephyr]

Oh wow. Didn’t know it was closed. It’s such a great trip. Hopefully it works out for you. 👍

[@helenenglish5904]

Been through a few times, magic every time. I did a few Sunsail deliveries and returns in the 90s with my parents, we always went with a flotilla of Sunsail boats tucked behind a ship so I remember it as quite a thrilling experience going through the canal as a teenager. Gulf of Patras can get pretty rough in October for a return to Sivota. Worth visiting Messalonghi, where Lord Byron died.

[@helmshardover]

This comment took me back. The 1st time I led a fleet through behind a freighter the canal authority told me to "follow closely". In turn, I told the fleet to "follow me closely". What I hadn't considered was the effect astern of the ship, given the canal is shallow as well as narrow. The surface water is being drawn toward the ship, and I was being drawn with it. I went into astern, then the boats close behind me, and the fleet of 13 got very tightly bunched up, very quickly! Focusses the mind when you're responsible for everyone's wellbeing...

[@brucemiller2057]

First video I've watched of guys. Loved your natural way of talking to the video and your choice of music. We went through the canal a few years ago on a small power boat while on an Athens cruise stop. Been to Athens so wanted to see the countryside. Your video brought back good memories...thanks.

[@SailingZephyr]

That’s awesome Bruce! That would have been spectacular! Thanks for watching and for the awesome feedback! ❤️❤️

[@johanvantonder4642]

Hi, from Toronto!! Enjoy!

[@Sailingon]

Good you let go, I saw a girl lose two fingers in a similar situation. The canal looked beautiful.

[@SailingZephyr]

It was incredible. Thanks for watching. 🤙

[@richardgooding498]

i have been wondering if you could rig up a trolling motor for a small fishing boat that you could mount to the bow of the boat to control the front while docking and leaving the dock. then after you exit the dock then remove too stow.

[@stephenburnage7687]

I think the bow would be too high for a standard trolling motor but in Europe bow thrusters are far more common (because marina's squeeze boats in like sardines, unlike in the Americas).

[@dimitrisdim3995]

From Greece 💋❤️💐

[@SailingZephyr]

Loved loved loved Greece!

[@HaciendadelosSantos]

When we went through the canal I could feel the history of about 2,000 years, with it first being considered as a way to connect the Agean with the Gulf of Corinth. Are you sure it's the most expensive canal for a sailboat? I would have guess the Panama canal to cost more than 260 Euros. Kudos to you both for such a fine, high quality and informative video.

[@SailingZephyr]

Per Nm yes! Thanks for watching Jim! Amazing and glad you have experienced it too

[@connormclaughlin6955]

Great catch!

[@SailingZephyr]

Cheers mate.

[@joem3556]

Wow nice

[@SailingZephyr]

Cheers mate.

[@Kearncwilliams]

Thank you for sharing All the scenery brought back memories When I crossed in the late 80s Only difference is that a Russian Sub in front of me and a frigate behind me I'm new to your channel and I'll keep an eye out for more

[@SailingZephyr]

Incredible! What an experience that must have been! Thanks for the support! Keep safe

[@SailingHollyBlue]

It’s nice to see this in daylight.. we did this in the dark which was different but equally nice 👍

[@SailingZephyr]

Would have been amazing to do it at night too! Wow

[@GriffinBBYC]

Great views of the canal- spectacular. The colour and clarity of the water is so inviting. Obviously it was still warm, what date did you go through and what island/ or part of the mainland did you stop at?

[@SailingZephyr]

We went through around the end of the first week of August. It was pretty spectacular.

[@blackrainb0w]

Such a positive feel-good video during these difficult times we are experiencing worldwide, thank you. Do you by any chance have a yearly or monthly upkeep cost for enjoying this lovely lifestyle :) Maybe you have a video that covers it somewhere that i may have missed?

[@SailingZephyr]

Thank you so much Blackrainbow! I think it’s def on the cards to make a video on the costs for sure!! Great idea! Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! Keep safe during these times and cheers

[@TheGalverg]

hi guys. I put the details of your yatch on the greek website calculating the cost for crossing the canal. The cost should have been 124Euro incl VAT. Beatiful footage.

[@SailingZephyr]

Thanks Giorgos!

[@mariosorokos]

Nice video. Did you like Greece? Which is the place, where you would comeback?

[@SailingZephyr]

Hi Mario! Loved Greece, the food, the islands and of course the hospitality by every Greek we encountered! Def would go back in a heartbeat!

[@mariosorokos]

@@SailingZephyr Nice to hear you to say that! I wish you to comeback again! Where are you from?

[@clauspkinder]

1st time watching you guys and really enjoyed the story telling, videos and music. I will subscribe.

[@SailingZephyr]

❤️❤️

[@6halls]

I bet the walls of the canal was reeking havoc on the drone's GPS receiver, causing it to not know where it was!

[@SailingZephyr]

Hmmm had considered that Mark. Will definitely check it out.

[@nicholashead5979]

Does the price seem so bad when you consider the long way around? It is not the length of the canal that matters it is the distance and time saved.

[@SailingZephyr]

Tough call as we decided to come around the other way on the route back and was not to bad really.

[@banyantree8618]

Was the cost mentioned? I may hv missed it as I was enticed into the cool blue waters....

[@SailingZephyr]

Our boat at 13.1m, cost 20 Euros per meter for the 3.4nm one way trip. (260 euros) And I believe once you jump over a certain length it gets even more ridiculous.

[@DougVarble]

Docking is tough🤓

[@SailingZephyr]

Yea we have had a few shockers. 😂

[@sailingnoboundaries]

First rule of docking make a plan and stick to it or back off make a new plan and start again. When docking communication is key.

[@radicalgreek99]

Been through there many times

[@SailingZephyr]

Did you enjoy it?

[@radicalgreek99]

@@SailingZephyr yes

[@01dumbfrog]

Looks a lot like the Dismal Swamp Canal except they charge you for the saving time.

[@stevannikolic3933]

if you now whot is sailing then you now whot is freedom. I now thet i love sailing give me the power.

[@devotedBG]

You crossed it last summer or ...?

[@onnicharoberts7656]

Always place Camera and Binocular Straps around your neck, as I have seen a number of them lost overboard. 😩

[@fokaspetrogiannis]

👍👌👏😊

[@SailingZephyr]

Thanks Fokas!

[@garymostert4811]

Actually surprising that transiting this canal isn't free.

[@yngverskestad9177]

Har seila igjennom der og ut Middelhavet.

[@spyrospapas3034]

its more fun if you do it by night

[@SailingZephyr]

That would have been incredible too

[@jimmybrokos4610]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@lutomson3496]

Beautiful scenery instead of taking pictures you could have narrated the history of the canal as you went to let us know a bit about it

[@jm2784]

Olá muito bom os Vídeos Onde fica este Canal vendo o seu vídeo cheguei a sonhar com ele Bons ventos.

[@SailingZephyr]

Obrigado bons ventos

[@madepa.sailing]

They charged me 250€ in January for my 14m boat - one way of course!

[@parasleonidas2833]

Are you related to Richard Branson?

[@patsos2002]

very unfair title after aaaaall this beauty...

[@GiannisGkoumas]

they should go to cheaper places like panama canal and pay 5000 dollars

[@mm5aho]

The Crinan canal (Scotand, 9 nM) isn't far behind in price at £13/m boat length one way.

[@SailingZephyr]

Yup. That sounds pretty expensive too. Our boat at 13.1m, cost 20 Euros per meter for the 3.4nm one way trip. And I believe once you jump over a certain length it gets even more ridiculous.

[@arcenciel2968]

@@SailingZephyr There aren’t so many canals so as to calculate a median price, per meter or per canal length or whatever. You also have to consider the opportunity cost, in other words, how much you would spend in diesel, time, food etc if you were to take the trip around the Peloponnese. I should expect that the cost for a motor boat would be higher, as the trip around would cost thousands of euros in fuel.

[@anastasiaarvanitidou4179]

@@arcenciel2968 it's still a rip off

[@kreandi]

Most expensive is how expensive?

[@SailingZephyr]

300 euros for 2.5nm trip

[@SpyridonMouroutsos]

:)

[@manuelalejogiannoulakis1654]

En el mundo hay más países de habla hispana qué en otro idioma

[@manuelalejogiannoulakis1654]

El qué responde en otro más vale calkampa

[@manuelalejogiannoulakis1654]

Lo peor de todo es que hablan tanto que aburren todos queremos ver navegar por lo tanto valen callampas

[@alexDiver]

Most expensive? Are you serious? Panama Canal will cost some thousand dollars for you ...

[@HARRRYVID]

He did say per nautical mile. At the moment the Panama canal will cost round $1200 inclluding fees and line handlers and is about 50 miles including the lakes.. This cost also includes the locks. so is about $30 a nm/.The Corint is about $3oo for 2.5 nm so over $100 a nm.....we have a winner.

[@ΛιναΠασχαλινα]

Most Expensive Canal in the World? Who ever is a true seaman and read this, can tell the truth. You obviously never cross Suez canal, or the Straits of Gallipoli... Did you? Instead of speading arround fake news against Greece & Greeks, and you dont want to pay for canals, marinas, etc...You can go to Lefkada and chart you sail boat directly from there, so you will get away with paying a canal fee, (ofcourse the charter price is going to be a bit more expensive than athens), but if anyone told you that yachting is cheap, either he lied, or he was just making a bad joke, and he laughs now watching your video. Except if he was telling you about life rafts, which are really cheap. You complaining about how Corinth canal authority personnel, treated you? Wait to see how Turkish and Egyptians are going to treat you when you are going to approach their marine facilities... Let me give you a free tip: just keep with you onboard while on st/by their canal, 10-15 botles of whisky, and 25-30 boxes of cigarettes, to give as "bakhsis" tip to anyone who will aboard you vessel, without permission... (from pilots and port police to random smelly fishermen) or you will wait there forever, ofcourse if they found anything "illegal" you will never leave the country, and noone is going to keep a "blind eye" for you as a turist. Appart all these accusations for Greece, I hope you had a nice holiday. And yes I m a greek seaman, as you already understood. 1-6

[@nodspruductionss3812]

250? Outrageous, God I can't stand how the greek state rips us off like that with every chance it gets 😡! I hope you like sayling in our country tho!

[@SailingZephyr]

We loved every minute being in Greece! And the Corinth Canal was totally worth it!

[@nodspruductionss3812]

@@SailingZephyr I am glad you liked it! Nice vlog btw