Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Ahoy PAROS
Iridis departed from Mykonos around 7 am and we saw the beautiful pink sun rise behind us as we started motoring to the island of Paros. Some of the crew was still up from casting off Reggina at 5am, and some just lollygaging back from town after late night dancing and souvlaki.
By 9 am Iridis had lifted the main sail and experienced strong winds again....25-30knts... many beufords. (not sure about the scale yet.) Captain Nic took a break and Julia and Kathy helmed a bit.
In Kea, Iridis gained an electrical converter and in Mykonos, we picked up many bad arse tattoos... but perhaps lost a yellow jib sheet and dignity.
Nicole found an amazing cove at the north end of Paros, called O Naousis on the chart. Reggina joined us at the cove after dropping off three people (Sarah, Tiffany & Lindsey) in town so they could catch a ferry to Santorini.
At the cove, the views and colors of the water were like gemstones, and the beach had plenty of sea glass, marble rock and quartz. Chuck made everyone delicious frappe drinks, then Kathy, Liz, Liz, Leslie and Nikoletta went to shore to do some hiking while Erik and Julia snorkeled and others sunbathed on the swimming platform off the back of the boat.
The crotch views and backsides of the nudists not so enjoyable. Early full moons.
While sailing from the cove at Naousa to the town of Paroikia, we lost one more hat... then encountered some more challenges with med mooring. Our bow thrusters are unreliable and giving us trouble--which makes the docking process that more tricky.
For dinner last night, Nikolettta prepared a traditional Greek dinner that included spanikopota, salad, mushrooms and sweets for dessert.
Today we are spending the day in Paros. Activities include moving boats, re-anchoring, shopping/provisioning, visiting the beach and, of course, sunbathing. We will try to post some photos soon!
By 9 am Iridis had lifted the main sail and experienced strong winds again....25-30knts... many beufords. (not sure about the scale yet.) Captain Nic took a break and Julia and Kathy helmed a bit.
In Kea, Iridis gained an electrical converter and in Mykonos, we picked up many bad arse tattoos... but perhaps lost a yellow jib sheet and dignity.
Nicole found an amazing cove at the north end of Paros, called O Naousis on the chart. Reggina joined us at the cove after dropping off three people (Sarah, Tiffany & Lindsey) in town so they could catch a ferry to Santorini.
At the cove, the views and colors of the water were like gemstones, and the beach had plenty of sea glass, marble rock and quartz. Chuck made everyone delicious frappe drinks, then Kathy, Liz, Liz, Leslie and Nikoletta went to shore to do some hiking while Erik and Julia snorkeled and others sunbathed on the swimming platform off the back of the boat.
The crotch views and backsides of the nudists not so enjoyable. Early full moons.
While sailing from the cove at Naousa to the town of Paroikia, we lost one more hat... then encountered some more challenges with med mooring. Our bow thrusters are unreliable and giving us trouble--which makes the docking process that more tricky.
For dinner last night, Nikolettta prepared a traditional Greek dinner that included spanikopota, salad, mushrooms and sweets for dessert.
Today we are spending the day in Paros. Activities include moving boats, re-anchoring, shopping/provisioning, visiting the beach and, of course, sunbathing. We will try to post some photos soon!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Got to Mykonos
Hello,
Well, we are docked in Mykonos...
We had our first experience with this Med Mooring.... essentiallly backing into a sea wall and throwing our anchor over. It was interesting, but after a couple failed attemps and some nice greek on-lookers both boats made it to shore and we were able to dock next to each other.
This morning Captain Mike woke at 6am to set sail.... everyone was troopers and woke for a great sunrise sail to Mykonos. After sailing over 60 nautical miles in 30+ knots of breeze we moored (again). Each time we get better and better, but everyone is super helpful.
The girls on Reggina learned to sail 6 + foot rollers and everyone is learning how much fun big wind can be.
Tomorrow we depart for Paros (EARLY). The boats will spend 2 days in Paros so some of the sailors can to Santorini.
Sorry no pics yet... the Greek writing is challenging.
Missing you in the States, but having the time of our lives.
Captain Nic
Well, we are docked in Mykonos...
We had our first experience with this Med Mooring.... essentiallly backing into a sea wall and throwing our anchor over. It was interesting, but after a couple failed attemps and some nice greek on-lookers both boats made it to shore and we were able to dock next to each other.
This morning Captain Mike woke at 6am to set sail.... everyone was troopers and woke for a great sunrise sail to Mykonos. After sailing over 60 nautical miles in 30+ knots of breeze we moored (again). Each time we get better and better, but everyone is super helpful.
The girls on Reggina learned to sail 6 + foot rollers and everyone is learning how much fun big wind can be.
Tomorrow we depart for Paros (EARLY). The boats will spend 2 days in Paros so some of the sailors can to Santorini.
Sorry no pics yet... the Greek writing is challenging.
Missing you in the States, but having the time of our lives.
Captain Nic
Friday, September 10, 2010
Santorini
Hello All,
We've had the most amazing time in Rhodes and Santorini and in a few hours we're off to catch the midnight ferry to Athens. Everyone is extremely excited to get on the boats and set sail. The weather has been perfect. 80+ degrees, sunny and a little breeze. Of course Mike and I are hoping the wind picks up but we're 100nm away from Athens so things can change.
Once we get to the boat I'll try to download some pictures.
~nic
We've had the most amazing time in Rhodes and Santorini and in a few hours we're off to catch the midnight ferry to Athens. Everyone is extremely excited to get on the boats and set sail. The weather has been perfect. 80+ degrees, sunny and a little breeze. Of course Mike and I are hoping the wind picks up but we're 100nm away from Athens so things can change.
Once we get to the boat I'll try to download some pictures.
~nic
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