The Excitement of Sailing, Anchorages, and Touring in the Greek Isles
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June 18th - 19th (Photo credit: Some pictures by Pierina and Neil) Our adventures in Greece continue, as do the meltemi winds I wrote about previously. At times the winds can be almost non-existent and then, in a moment, gusting to 25 knots or more. During one passage, we can sail in winds of about 5 knots and then a short time later be sailing in winds of 25 knots, gusting to 30. This is the case as we leave our private anchorage and make our way to the island of Paros. Both MP and I were a little apprehensive about the high winds and seas, but it turns out that the boat handles them very well and as long as we are keeping our movements to a minimum, we are both doing great. With the guys it is a different story. They are ecstatic with the sailing, barely containing themselves when the boat hits a speed of nine knots, hooting and hollering into the wind. Then, to top it off, they are in complete awe as they have a front row s