• Greece Summer 24
    Cath holding down the sail.
    Spot Eric!Wouldn't want to sit in these pews for long!Just one of many small interlinked lanes with churches,shops,and bars.Loved this sign amogst all the shops. So true!Time to try a coffee shop out!Guess which is Caths?Evening cocktails1And chill.1And another shop...just to show Eric!

    Paros - Parikia

    July 16, 2024 in Greece ⋅ 🌬 29 °C

    Heading South today should have been an easy sail!
    Unfortunately not! As we unfurled the genial there was a loud ping as the halyard snapped and the sail came straight down, unfortunately over the side of the boat. Eric quickly put Carla in reverse whilst Cath and I tried to haul it back in. It was eventually a 3 man job as it quickly filled with water. Once safely back on board we tied it all up and continued on with just the Stay sail. A trip up the mast for Eric, in harbour when the wind and seas calm down.
    Still very blowy so we decided to stay a 2nd day. Eric played with his tools on board whilst Cath and I wandered around the Greek lanes and had a girlie swim. Not sure who was happiest!    Read more