It seems that almost overnight as the month changed from August to September the weather conditions also changed.
The extreme temperatures and humidity abated and conditions became tolerable.
It seems quite strange because a large number of boats also seem to have disappeared. Harbours and anchorages are less crowded and chaotic.
This is a very nice time of year to be here. Afternoon sea breezes give excellent sailing conditions. We can sail late into the afternoon or early evening and not have to worry about finding a mooring at the end of our day.
One problem we have found is that with the high temperatures the fridge is constantly struggling to maintain the temperatures. The net result is that the batteries are then struggling to maintain there charge.
We are now investigating solar panels and have already learnt quite a lot.
As the season slowly draws to an end we have made arrangements to winter the boat. We have decided to have taken out of the water at Cleopatra Marina in Preveza. No definite date has been agreed yet, but we
would envisage being home by late October and return in March 2014.
Next week we plan to venture North through the Levkas canal towards Paxos, Corfu and the mainland.
Regards to everyone and we are looking forward to seeing you all soon.
RAY & MANDY
LITTLE VATHI
38 39.9N x 29 46.9E
The extreme temperatures and humidity abated and conditions became tolerable.
It seems quite strange because a large number of boats also seem to have disappeared. Harbours and anchorages are less crowded and chaotic.
This is a very nice time of year to be here. Afternoon sea breezes give excellent sailing conditions. We can sail late into the afternoon or early evening and not have to worry about finding a mooring at the end of our day.
One problem we have found is that with the high temperatures the fridge is constantly struggling to maintain the temperatures. The net result is that the batteries are then struggling to maintain there charge.
We are now investigating solar panels and have already learnt quite a lot.
As the season slowly draws to an end we have made arrangements to winter the boat. We have decided to have taken out of the water at Cleopatra Marina in Preveza. No definite date has been agreed yet, but we
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Next week we plan to venture North through the Levkas canal towards Paxos, Corfu and the mainland.
Regards to everyone and we are looking forward to seeing you all soon.
RAY & MANDY
LITTLE VATHI
38 39.9N x 29 46.9E
Glad to hear you're still enjoying your travels, and adopting modern technology (solar panels) LOL. If you guys are feeling flush you could do a deal on Oxia. It was bought recently by the Qatari royal family for €5m. I'm sure they'd be open to offers ;-)
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