I arrived at 7 p.m. from Samos in the Lakki Marina a large relatively new marina with a couple enormous travel lifts for maxi catamaran haul outs and storage. I got my shower and filled the water tank. Then I decided to moor med style on the town’s waterfront only to find out that I ended up in another marina, the Leros Marina. Slightly cheaper (about $22.00) than the previous night but right in town. It was a very fast sail from Samos. A broad reach with winds from 10 to 25 knots. I sailed right by Pathmos. In the one day I met about 10 different nationalities in the boating community here. Philippe a Belgian and his Portuguese partner had me over, on “Jade”, for drinks and dinner on their boat together with Gerard a Breton. I plan sail to Astipalaia today and then on to Santorini. I may not have internet access for the next couple of days. A southerly is supposed to come in on Friday and that is the wrong direction to sail to Crete so, I may have to sit it out on Santorini for a couple of days if I cannot make it to Northern Crete by Friday.
Lang leve de Koningin!
From one Dutchman to another 🙂 I enjoy following your travels and adventures. You are an inspiration. Last fall I sailed on the Half Moon the replica ship of Henry Hudson. It is a working ship, and a Museum here in the Albany NY area. Albany is an old Dutch settlement from back in the 1600’s. One day I will head over to the Netherlands and see all those sites myself. Meantime I will live vicariously through your eyes 🙂 Take Care
http://www.halfmoon.mus.ny.us/index.html