Passenger sailboat crashes into docked vessels at Kalamos port, Lefkada

On Thursday, August 13, 2026, a Greek-flagged passenger tourist sailboat crashed into docked boats upon entering the port of Kalamos on the island of Lefkada. The incident, which was captured on video by onlookers, showed the vessel moving uncontrollably toward the pier, prompting witnesses to shout warnings for the captain to reverse. Some reports from the scene suggest a mechanical failure, with bystanders heard shouting that a cable had snapped.

There were seven people on board the tourist sailboat at the time of the collision, but no injuries were reported. The vessels struck at the pier were empty, preventing further potential harm. Following the crash, the captain of the sailboat was detained and taken to the Port Authority of Lefkada. Authorities have initiated standard legal and administrative procedures to investigate the circumstances of the accident. Further inquiries are expected to determine if the mechanical malfunction reported by witnesses contributed directly to the vessel's loss of control.