Maiden voyage of Saga IV

Thursday, 21 May 2009

Kephallinia to Poros






17.00 25 knots of wind on the nose!! 

As we were leaving the local fishing fleat was returning.

The day started out as a perfect beach day, windless and warm, we are now motoring with every second wave or so crashing over the bow.

In the distance we can see a really impressive bridge that I understand we will pass under. I will get some snaps if it is still light and post.

The good news is Nick has a passion for food, and has taken over the galley from Bisher. Lunch was a good pasta, and supper looks like it will be gourmet sandwiches.

I am going to need to learn some Greek fast. It seems the official language on SAGA has changed from English to Greek. Our spirits are up, and Nick has fitted in well.

Thursday 09.15

Corinth Canal to Poros

We had a good nights passage. We passed through the Corinth Canal at about 04.00 and have motored all the way from there to Poros despite a steady tail wind. The boats motion reminds me of the Marina in Messina.

We are all looking forward to coffee and breakfast in Poros.

13.30 Poros

First we moored on the main road and filled with diesel, but decided due to bad weather, to move further down the bay.

After a hairy mooring process that involved anchoring and reversing into a berth with a 25 knot cross wind we are at last at Nicks favourite bar. Latini. I am told the spinach pie is good. Lets hope so. We are waiting 15 minutes for fresh pie!! This is a Cyprus 15 minutes and is more like 30. but this is Greece and we are here all day. Ah here it is. It smells gooooood.

We have had our beer and pie and Captain has gone to sleep. The crew, Nick and I are enjoying a leisurely break. 

Attached are a few pics and a video from this passage.

PS the pie was good

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