Stuck in a 40 knot storm on the Aegean Sea while sailing in Greece

I was lucky enough to go sailing in Greece with two of my best mates, Sjors and Karel. All was great until we got stuck in a 40 knot storm with wind peaks of 52 knots on the Aegean Sea. This is the story on how we got there, but more importantly, how we got out.

[@MarkVletter]

I know I know, this has nothing to do with the content I normally post. It's a one-time thing, but it was such an incredible journey that I had to share it!

[@wouterslimmer]

Awesome story

[@johnsanby6639]

The med has never ending wind

[@LIVEINFULLCOLOR]

But why to Poros? Why not with wind towards Ermioni? Better save and late than not arrive at all... Anyway, it was an excellent experience 👍💪

[@Osuruktan_teyyare]

Nice sailing! In which month were you sailing?

[@MarkVletter]

May!

[@altar7885]

that back zoom at 6:25 was a great shot

[@MarkVletter]

I did not plan to make this vid - I'm a photographer - so I had very little footage. Glad you like the shot.

[@jaltabalta7642]

Hello, Mark. I have a friend who is currently lost at sea. There are people looking for him, but they need more volunteers and more equipment, too. Is there any way you, guys, could help?

[@MarkVletter]

I have no idea how we could. Best of luck to you. Must be a daunting experience. I hope your friend gets found soon.

[@peterheiberg566]

If it’s 40 knots it’s not a storm