Song :Psahno Na Vro means “trying to find” or “striving to achieve”in Khmer Singer artist : Nikos Oikonomopoulos
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We had to leave Pylos to pick up our friends who are visiting from Canada. A windy forecast makes sailing difficult to Milos. Thus, we primarily motoring to Kalamata and docking at the Kalamata marina. After spending a few days at Kalamata and meeting our guests, we and guests return to Koroni and anchoring for a few nights before returning to Pylos and docking for half month! While in Pylos one guest had a Physical injuries, a three-week to ten-day stay aboard.
After leaving Pylos, we anxiously navigated around the Meltemi winds, finally anchoring in the sheltered Ormos Sarakiniko-Elafonisos Bay despite the strong gusts.
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October 2024
11th At ten in the morning, we departed Sapientza Islet and reached Kalamata Marina at 3:30 in the evening, where we have to look for the port police. When we docked, a few friendly kitties came to greet us. With a five-euro deposit for the key shower, two-nights dock fees of 71.92 euros, and unlimited water of 6.20 euros, the total cost per night at Kalamata Marina is 39.06 euros.
12th We greeted Sheila and Tavi, a three weeks planned on board. They journeyed a great distance just to visit us.
Kalamata is the second most populous city of the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece after Patras, and the largest city of the homonymous administrative region. As the capital and chief port of the Messenia regional unit, it lies along the Nedon River at the head of the Messenian Gulf. / Wikipedia
14th We departed Katamala at 11.45 a.m. and motored to Koroni, hoping to anchor and avoid too much wind. Large rocks were common in the areas in front of the town. With another sailboat, we anchor at the opposite side in front of the Castle of Koroni at 3 p.m. Two nights were spent moored.
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Koroni or Corone is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Pylos-Nestor, of which it is a municipal unit. Wikipedia
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Pylos, historically also known as Navarino, is a town and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality Pylos-Nestoras, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. It was the capital of the former Pylia Province.
Pylos today is a uniquely authentic tourist destination, since the town and surrounding area are unspoiled by industry or over-development and it is truly one of the most beautiful towns in Greece.
A delightful dinner with our guest friends in Pilos
After returning to Pylos dock. Sheila sadly stumbled and collapsed on deck, and later tripped on the sidewalk near the castle, prompting both of them to move to a hotel until their departure.
We went to a celebration honoring the anniversary of the battle of Navarino, which the performance on my birthday, October 20th which was very special.End tonight with beautiful fireworks illuminating the sky in a dazzling display of color.
P.S. We can dock the boat at this abandoned marina without any fee. Just a heads up, there’s no electricity or water at the dock. But you can find tap water near the restrooms; just bring your own jug to fill up. I like to check out interior design stores, and there’s a cat that keeps an eye on the shop late at night. We had been biking around, and the locals have started asking if we’re here for work or just hanging out in the city. Some Greeks from this city are recently returned after spending two decades in America, and I can’t help but feel a rush of excitement about it.
October 2024
28th Tomorrow, we have to say goodbye to this peaceful town and it fills us with a deep sense of sadness. Have we perhaps lingered here for too long?
29th We left Pylos at 10:20 a.m., said goodbye to our neighbor Robert, and by 1 p.m., we anchored at Nisos Sapientza islet in 8 meters of cool water, finding ourselves the only sailboat here for the night with no chance to swim.
We anchored at Nisos Sapientza islet in 8 meters of clear blue water.
October 2024 30th Since there was a strong NE meltemi wind approaching, we left Nisos Sapientza early at 6.40 a.m. The wind did really blow between 16.3 and 17 mph, and we could see rough seas and white caps. One sailboat was visible before we got close to Porto Kagie Port. It dawned on me later that we had lost one bucket. Finding an anchorage place at Porto Kagie Port was our decision. It’s called Port, and we were hoping for a fantastic shealter here, but we’re not getting it. Many times, we attempted to anchor but were unsuccessful. It’s not a good holding As the waves surge through Porto Kagio’s entrance. At 6 p.m., we make our final attempt at anchoring and taking a chance before it completely darkens. Stephen takes a nap at the cockpit tonight.
Porto Kagio or Porto Káyio is a seaside village in the East Mani municipality on the eastern side of the Mani Peninsula, Greece. It faces a small bay off the Laconian Gulf and is about three miles north of Cape Matapan, the southernmost tip of the Mani Peninsula and of mainland Greece. Wikipedia
Anchoring multiple times at Porto Kagio, we hoped the night’s rough waves wouldn’t drag us toward the beach.
31st We departed Porto Kagio at 7 a.m. The NE wind begins with waves on the side that are 22 knots. A sailboat was spotted in the distance along the cargo ship route. Bananas are thrown away. Perhaps the bananas on board caused the bad weather we experienced. Stephen nodded. This meltemi wind is ideal! Ormos Sara Kinika Elafinisos was where we arrived at noon. We anchored with others two German catamarans in front of Sara Kiniko Bay. This gorgeous blukish beach was where we spent two nights anchored.
We sailed stubbornly against the fierce meltemi wind, battling the choppy waves. On our journey from Porto Kagio to Ormos Sarakiniko – Elafonisos Bay. We lost one fender and a bucket along the way.
November 2024
1st Meltemi winds range from 22 to 28 knots. Due to strong winds day and night we did not take the dinghy to the beach. I volunteered to climb in order to repair the small torn part of mainsail.
Sarakiniko Beach Elafonissos: If stunning views is what you are craving for, then you will love Sarakiniko Beach. It is the longest beach of Elafonissos with beautiful blue waters and white sand. There is a variety of good facilities and amenities on Sarakiniko, such as hotels, restaurants, bars, and camping sites. The place is easy to reach by car, although the paved road all the way down to the beach is not in excellent condition for its steep, twisted downhill and a bit narrow street. Nevertheless, the view from the main road is pretty good, and if you drive a little further towards Karavostasi beach, it gets even better. – Greeka
Our next post :Sailing through the Meltemi wind |Ormos Sarakiniko Bay – Monemvasia – Spetses – The Cyclades (Kynthnos – Naxos)- Dodecanese (Leros) end of season
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