Josephine and Mandy's week in Tinos
Unfortunately Ray had to go home for a week so we were left alone and we choose where we wanted to be left and where Ray could easily get a flight to the UK. Tinos had seemed a safe place and shops etc. to pass the time. A local fisherman said he would look out for me! However talk of fish being caught and he was off to fish. Yachts came and went and I watched the weather forecasts. It was very hot and sunny and enjoyable.
Then Thursday 29th May forecast was for a southerly wind with some gusts so as taught I moved the boat well away from the wall (ensuring I had food and drink!) and put springs on. The prevailing wind is usually north, and as the picture above shows the sea wall is along way away and southerly facing. There was little wind until 5ish then the breeze started and by 6 pm it was a storm. All the other boats with crew took to the water so they where not being bashed against the wall as the sea got bigger! I was alone the locals came to the quay to warn us to leave and asked where was my Skipper ? I explained I was alone and the locals came to my rescue. Nicos, Adonis and Jimi to name 3 there where many other's. Josephine was thrown about like a cork and they helped me re anchor and tie up as the wind howled. The tourists were out taking picture's. I have been told Josephine is now famous and on a Greek news web site. The wind was storm force 12!! It took from 6 pm till 9 pm to have her tied up safely.
Unfortunately Ray had to go home for a week so we were left alone and we choose where we wanted to be left and where Ray could easily get a flight to the UK. Tinos had seemed a safe place and shops etc. to pass the time. A local fisherman said he would look out for me! However talk of fish being caught and he was off to fish. Yachts came and went and I watched the weather forecasts. It was very hot and sunny and enjoyable.
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| View from Josephine of the sea wall at 5pm |
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| Josephine tied off the wall |
Well as you see from above we were well off the wall with tyres as shock adsorbers. I have since learn't from the locals never stay in Tinos harbor in a southerly wind as you will be bashed against the wall and it is true. But thank-you to all those who helped me and came by the next day to ensure I had food and water etc.
Ray is back with and our adventure continues. We have had guest's on board and that is a story for the next post!!
Mandy and Josephine
Wow, you really did have a rough time during Ray's absence. Glad to read the two girls survived the storm! ;-) Take care, Mark & Erika x
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