Month: October 2024

Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th October, Karavos

We left Buffalo Bay after lunch and actually managed a decent sail with well reefed sails in the 20-30kt northerly along the coast towards Karavos. Things changed once we rounded the headland in sight of Karavos and the final 4…

More Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th October, Karavos

Wednesday 23rd to Thursday 24th October, Buffalo bay

This was yet another day with 20-30kt gusts on the bow and with 4′ waves breaking over the bow. We’d intended doing about 15 miles to anchor in a sheltered mainland area, but decided to drive on further north for…

More Wednesday 23rd to Thursday 24th October, Buffalo bay

Saturday 19th to Wednesday 23rd October, Porto Rafti

We had a decision to make. The forecast was for F5/6 gusting F7 from the north for several days ahead, and we need to go north! In the end we decided to give it a go, knowing that there were…

More Saturday 19th to Wednesday 23rd October, Porto Rafti

Friday 18th to Saturday 19th October, Sounion Bay

We were hoping for a brisk broad reach sail for the 20 miles across to Sounion Bay, but unfortunately the 15 to 25 kt wind was too close to the bow and with a moderate sea we managed to sail…

More Friday 18th to Saturday 19th October, Sounion Bay

Thursday 17th to Friday 18th October, Anchored off Aegina

With north winds now set in for a few days, we ended up motoring north to anchor off Aegina harbour along with about 30 others boats. The weather has now definitely turned, probably only 20° at most, with a gusty…

More Thursday 17th to Friday 18th October, Anchored off Aegina

Monday 14th to Thursday 17th October, 2 more days in Poros

The chance to try another couple of the many, excellent and good value Tavernas in Poros, (one spotted by Philip) Karavolos up a tiny alleyway – a husband and wife team in a traditional old Greek house – and, the…

More Monday 14th to Thursday 17th October, 2 more days in Poros

Tuesday 8th to Monday 14th October, 6 days with Philip, Ellie, Rory and Oscar in and around Poros

A bit of family time for nearly a week with short day ‘sails’ to the bay round the back of Poros, to Russian Bay and 2 other bays for after lunch swims off the stern of the boat, plus the…

More Tuesday 8th to Monday 14th October, 6 days with Philip, Ellie, Rory and Oscar in and around Poros

Monday 7th to Tuesday 8th October, Poros

No wind so we motored round the top of Methana to anchor in Poros Naval bay. However en route we anchored off the Pausania baths half way along the northern Methana coast. Took the dinghy over, tied it to the…

More Monday 7th to Tuesday 8th October, Poros

Saturday 5th to Monday 7th October, Vathi, Methana

This is one of our favourite harbours in the area, and as we entered there were only about 5 other yachts tied back onto the wall, we thought ideal!. However as we tied up, a Taverna owner came up to…

More Saturday 5th to Monday 7th October, Vathi, Methana

Friday 4th to Saturday 5th October, Secluded bay 1m South of Vathi, Methana

A change of scenery was needed, with no wind, a 10m motor to anchor alone in a bay a mile south of Vathi on Methana. Crystal clear (and warm) water tempted both of us in for a swim and snorkel.

More Friday 4th to Saturday 5th October, Secluded bay 1m South of Vathi, Methana