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Meltemi, A Breathtaking Storm At Sea

Without warning this storm almost swallowed our boat, here’s what happened.

Alan, Nick, Maureen, and I decided to take the boat to the Island of Skopelos for a picnic. The rays of the sun were spattering golden light across the water, making it glisten. What a day for a sail. We loaded our boat with food, water, and of course wine, then set out.