Jacana

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

This is another of our favourites in this part of Greece so we anchored here for 3 nights, enjoying 3 different tavernas and interesting walks and spotted the resident turtle on a couple of occasions.