{"id":35335,"date":"2026-03-15T18:51:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T15:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/?p=35335"},"modified":"2026-03-28T12:19:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T09:19:13","slug":"navigeren-op-meltemi-egeische-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/nl\/navigating-meltemi-aegean-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigeren op de Meltemi: Windpatronen en veiligste routes in de Ege\u00efsche Zee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2284209410&amp;color=%23278fe2&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"><a style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Huseyin U\u00e7kun\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/huseyin-uckun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huseyin U\u00e7kun<\/a> \u00b7 <a style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Meltemi Wind Turkey: A Captain&#039;s Guide to Safe Summer Sailing | YachttoGO\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/huseyin-uckun\/meltemi-wind-turkey-a-captains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meltemi Wind Turkey: A Captain&#8217;s Guide to Safe Summer Sailing | YachttoGO<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fdfaf0; border-left: 5px solid #c9a063; padding: 25px; margin-bottom: 35px; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0d2c54; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.6rem;\">Captain&#8217;s Log: What You Need to Know About Meltemi Wind Turkey<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong style=\"color: #c9a063;\">1. The 2 PM Rule:<\/strong> The Meltemi peaks in the afternoon. We cruise at dawn and drop anchor by 1 PM to keep your drinks on the table and your stomach settled.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong style=\"color: #c9a063;\">2. Wind Funnels:<\/strong> Wind speed doubles between tight islands. A 15-knot breeze in the open sea becomes a 30-knot blast in a narrow channel.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0; color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong style=\"color: #c9a063;\">3. The Sea Decides:<\/strong> Brochure itineraries are suggestions. If the wind blows hard from the northwest, we change the route to find protected water. Safety always wins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">You look at the map on your phone. You see a straight line from your marina to a famous beach club. You tell me you want to leave after lunch and get there by 4 PM. I look at the sky, I look at the pressure charts, and I tell you no. We are not moving at 3 PM. You might feel disappointed. You might think I am being lazy. But I am doing my job. I am protecting your holiday from the Meltemi.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">The Meltemi is a dry, strong northwesterly wind. It blows down through the Aegean Sea every summer. It starts in June. It roars in July and August. It dies down in late September. It is not a storm. It is a completely normal seasonal weather pattern. It brings clean air. It drops the terrible summer humidity. It gives relief from the 40-degree heat. But it also kicks up short, sharp, ugly waves. If you try to fight it at its peak, you will lose. If you learn its rhythm, you will have the best trip of your life.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #eef7ff; border-left: 4px solid #1a5da4; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 35px; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #0d2c54; font-size: 1.3rem;\">\u2693 Captain H\u00fcseyin&#8217;s Briefing<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.6; color: #0d2c54; font-style: italic;\">Do not fear the wind. Use it. When the Meltemi blows 25 knots outside the Dat\u00e7a peninsula, I steer the boat into the Gulf of Hisar\u00f6n\u00fc. The tall pine-covered mountains act like a concrete wall. We anchor in flat, calm water while the sea rages just five miles away. Local geography is our best shield.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #0d2c54; font-size: 1.6rem; margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\">The Mechanics of Summer Sailing Winds<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">To understand Aegean sea weather, you need to understand pressure. The Meltemi is born from high pressure over the Balkans meeting low pressure over the Asian landmass. This creates a vacuum. The wind rushes south to fill that vacuum. It pushes down past the Greek islands and slams into the Turkish coast.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">This wind is predictable. It goes to sleep at night. At 4 AM, the sea is often as flat as a swimming pool. By 10 AM, a light breeze starts. By 2 PM, it is blowing hard. It peaks around 4 PM. As the sun sets and the land cools down, the wind usually drops. This daily cycle is the engine that drives every intelligent captain&#8217;s route planning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">We do not guess the weather. I check <a style=\"color: #c9a063; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.windy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">global maritime weather models<\/a> before my crew is even awake. I look at the European ECMWF model. I check the wind gusts, not just the base wind speed. A forecast of 15 knots can easily hide gusts of 28 knots when the wind squeezes between two headlands.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35337\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35337\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-35337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Aegean-Sea-Weather-Captain-Checking-Wind-Forecast-1024x683.png\" alt=\"A yacht captain standing at the helm checking the Meltemi wind forecast on a digital display.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Aegean-Sea-Weather-Captain-Checking-Wind-Forecast-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Aegean-Sea-Weather-Captain-Checking-Wind-Forecast-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Aegean-Sea-Weather-Captain-Checking-Wind-Forecast-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Aegean-Sea-Weather-Captain-Checking-Wind-Forecast-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Aegean-Sea-Weather-Captain-Checking-Wind-Forecast-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Aegean-Sea-Weather-Captain-Checking-Wind-Forecast-120x80.png 120w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Aegean-Sea-Weather-Captain-Checking-Wind-Forecast-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Aegean-Sea-Weather-Captain-Checking-Wind-Forecast.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35337\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Morning Route Planning Dictates The Success Of Your Day On The Water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"color: #0d2c54; font-size: 1.6rem; margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\">The Captain&#8217;s Clock: How We Plan Your Day<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Because of this daily wind cycle, a good yacht crew operates on an early schedule. If we need to cross an open gulf or travel a long distance, we pull the anchor at 6 AM. The engines turn on. The deckhands haul in the mooring lines. You stay asleep in your cabin. The hum of the engines becomes a steady vibration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">You wake up at 8:30 AM. You walk up to the aft deck. The sea is calm. The chef is plating your eggs and pouring your coffee. By 1 PM, we arrive at our target bay. The captain drops 80 meters of heavy steel chain into the sand. The crew ties two long lines to the rocks ashore. We shut down the main engines. Just as we finish, you notice the wind starting to howl through the rigging. But you do not feel the waves. You are safe behind a mountain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">If you insist on sleeping in until 11 AM and tell me to start cruising at 2 PM, I will warn you. The boat will pitch. The bow will slam into steep, short waves. Plates will slide off the tables. Your guests will feel sick. This is why you hire a professional. I protect you from bad decisions.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #0d2c54; font-size: 1.6rem; margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Finding Safe Anchorages Around Bodrum and Beyond<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">The Turkish coastline is a geographical advantage. If you are researching the realities of <a style=\"color: #1a5da4; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/ultimate-guide-turkey-vs-greece-yacht-charter-comparison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sailing in Turkey or Greece<\/a>, this is a major factor. The Greek Cyclades sit in the middle of the Aegean. They take the direct hit of the Meltemi. Boats get trapped in port for days. The Turkish coast is different. It is jagged. It is full of deep gulfs and massive peninsulas pointing west.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">If we are leaving Bodrum during a strong northwesterly blow, we do not go north towards Yal\u0131kavak. We go south and east. We drop into the Gulf of G\u00f6kova. The northern shore of this gulf is protected. The wind blows right over the top of the mountains. The water near the shore stays flat. We can cruise for a week inside G\u00f6kova without ever taking a direct wave on the bow.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">The Bozburun peninsula is another fortress. It shields the Gulf of Hisar\u00f6n\u00fc. These are the details you pay for. You rent a boat to relax, not to endure a survival training course. A smart captain uses the land to fight the wind.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35338\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35338\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-35338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Safe-Anchorages-Bodrum-Cruising-Early-Morning-1024x683.png\" alt=\"A gulet cruising across the Aegean Sea on calm water during early morning hours.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Safe-Anchorages-Bodrum-Cruising-Early-Morning-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Safe-Anchorages-Bodrum-Cruising-Early-Morning-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Safe-Anchorages-Bodrum-Cruising-Early-Morning-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Safe-Anchorages-Bodrum-Cruising-Early-Morning-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Safe-Anchorages-Bodrum-Cruising-Early-Morning-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Safe-Anchorages-Bodrum-Cruising-Early-Morning-120x80.png 120w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Safe-Anchorages-Bodrum-Cruising-Early-Morning-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Safe-Anchorages-Bodrum-Cruising-Early-Morning.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We Travel Early. The Sea Is Flat, And The Air Is Quiet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"color: #0d2c54; font-size: 1.6rem; margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Matching the Yacht to the Wind<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Different boats handle the Meltemi in different ways. If you are <a style=\"color: #1a5da4; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/type\/sailing-yacht-charter-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chartering a sailing yacht<\/a>, your captain might actually smile when the wind hits 20 knots. Monohull sailboats are built to lean into the wind. They slice through the chop. A heavy traditional wooden gulet also rides very smoothly because it weighs 100 tons. It pushes the water out of the way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Motor yachts are different. A sleek planing motor yacht is fast. It can run at 20 knots. But if it hits a sharp two-meter Meltemi wave at 20 knots, it slams hard. The ride becomes violent. This is why motor yacht captains are obsessed with the morning schedule. We use our speed to outrun the afternoon wind. We cover 40 miles in two hours while the sea is calm, and then we sit at anchor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Catamarans have a lot of windage. They are essentially a big square sitting on the water. When the wind blows hard, they do not roll, but they jerk side to side. Anchoring a catamaran in a 30-knot gust requires skill. The captain must use plenty of chain and dig the anchor deep into heavy mud or thick sand.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/catamaran-vs-monohull-charter-guide\/\">Catamaran vs. Monohull Charter: A Captain\u2019s Guide to Space, Speed &amp; Draft<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #0d2c54; font-size: 1.6rem; margin-top: 40px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Managing Your Expectations<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">The hardest part of a captain&#8217;s job is not driving the boat. It is managing the guests. You look at an itinerary online. Day 1: Bodrum. Day 2: Dat\u00e7a. Day 3: Symi. You think this is a train schedule. It is not. It is a best-case scenario.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">If the Meltemi blows steady at 35 knots for three days, we are not going to Symi. I will not put my crew or my guests in danger. I will not break the boat. Instead, we will alter the course. We will find a stunning, quiet bay behind a high cliff. The crew will set up the water toys in the calm water. The chef will cook an incredible meal. You will still have a luxury holiday. You will just have it in a different bay than the brochure promised.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #222; margin-bottom: 25px;\">Respect the sea. Trust the crew. Let the weather dictate the pace. This is the only way to cruise the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35339\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35339\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-35339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/safe-Meltemi-Rule-1024x572.png\" alt=\"Infographic showing three Meltemi sailing tactics: Morning Departure, Leeward Anchor, and Route Flexibility.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/safe-Meltemi-Rule-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/safe-Meltemi-Rule-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/safe-Meltemi-Rule-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/safe-Meltemi-Rule-1536x857.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/safe-Meltemi-Rule-2048x1143.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/safe-Meltemi-Rule-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/safe-Meltemi-Rule-896x500.png 896w, https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/safe-Meltemi-Rule.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Three Rules Of Cruising During The Meltemi Season.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 40px; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #0d2c54; color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left; border-radius: 6px 0 0 0;\">Feature \/ Option<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left;\">Key Difference<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left;\">Comfort Impact<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left; border-radius: 0 6px 0 0;\">Cost Reality<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a5da4;\">Cruising at 6:00 AM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">Flat seas, no wind chop<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">High comfort, smooth sleeping<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">Fuel efficient, standard burn rate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a5da4;\">Cruising at 3:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">20-30 knot headwind<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">Rough ride, spray on deck<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">Higher RPMs needed, +15% fuel burn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a5da4;\">Leeward Anchorage<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">Mountain blocking wind<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">Flat water, safe for tenders<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px;\">Zero extra cost, requires local knowledge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fdfaf0; border: 1px solid #e0d8c3; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 8px; margin-top: 50px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #0d2c54; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Yacht Charter Made Easy.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #555; font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 25px auto; line-height: 1.6;\">Choose a <a style=\"text-decoration: none !important; border-bottom: none !important; color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yachttogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Yacht<\/strong> to <strong>GO<\/strong><\/a> where you want! 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The wind itself is predictable. Danger only occurs when inexperienced operators try to cross open channels at peak wind hours. We manage the risk by cruising early in the morning and using the natural protection of the Turkish coastline.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #1a5da4; font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Will the wind ruin my luxury yacht charter?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #444; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 25px;\">No. The wind actually keeps the summer heat bearable. Without it, August would be incredibly humid and hot. A smart captain will adjust your daily routine so you are anchored in flat, calm water when the wind blows the hardest. You will still enjoy swimming, dining, and relaxing on deck.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #1a5da4; font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Which months have the strongest Meltemi winds?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #444; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 25px;\">The Meltemi usually starts in mid-June. It reaches its peak intensity during July and August. By the second half of September, the weather patterns shift, and the strong northwesterly winds begin to fade. If you prefer completely still air, late September or October are better choices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is it dangerous to sail during the Meltemi?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Not if you have an experienced captain. The wind itself is predictable. Danger only occurs when inexperienced operators try to cross open channels at peak wind hours. 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