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Embracing the Meltemi | A Serendipitous Journey through Unexpected Beauty

Peloponnese From Ormos Sarakiniko Bay – Monemvasia – Spetses The Cyclades (Kythnos – Naxos) The Dodecanese (Leros) end of season Briefly When the winds and waves turned against us, we swiftly swapped our course for the charming coast of Peloponnese instead of risking a bumpy ride to Mylos Island. Our unexpected detour led us to the enchanting Monemvasia, where we meandered through ancient streets and pedaled our way …

Continuing the Peloponnese Journey

Nisos Sapientza Islet – Kalamata – Koroni – Pylos – Nisos Sapientza Islet – Porto Kagio – Ormos Sarakiniko Elafonisos This post is a continuation of our last one. In a nutshell. 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 …

The elation of completing the 90/180 Schengen rules | Wandering through The Ionian Sea and then The Peloponnese

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September, 2024, Sarandë, Albania 17th Today marks our liberty day, a much-anticipated moment as we set our course back into Greek waters, fulfilling the 90/180 Schengen rules. We departed from Sarandë at 8:30 a.m. under a blanket of grey clouds and occasional light rain. Unfortunately, the wind was not in our favor, and our head sail …

Montenegro : A journey to remember. (Part 2)

Our Second Month : How the time passed by quickly Kotor, Morinjski Zaliv, Risan, Salila, Lustica Bay, Marina Bar, Durrës, Orikum Marina, Sarandë This post continued from our earlier post. Our time for a second month in Montenegro passed by so quickly. Our second month is feeling like 2 weeks. !
Many sailing yachts we knew left Montenegro to their destinations. (Tunisia, Greece, Italy) Only …

Montenegro: A journey to remember (part 1)

Embracing the Heat: A Month of Fun and Friendship Bar, Malevich Bay, Lustica Bay, Solila (Tivat), The gulf of Kotor, Kotor’s old town, Morinjski Zalir Bay (3 rivers) This post is continuing from our earlier post. BAR (Our beginning in Montenegro) 5th July 2024 Leave Velipoje at 7.20 a.m. we accompanied s/y Iduna II and arrived Bar, Montenegro custom dock at 11.30 a.m. to check …

Make the most of Albania at Porto Palermo | Check out Albania from the Port of Durrës

. Porto Palermo Navy quay dock at Porto Palermo 20th – 29th June 2024 It is the only bomb proof dock we found in Albania. Rough and ready maybe but the price was right. Not your average dock by most standards. It is dilapidated and built for warships but with a little ingenuity doable and safe. Water is clean and safe. Two restaurants nearby …

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September 5, 2024 / Luksana Panyavanich / Adventure, anchoring in Vlorë, Bay of Porto Palermo, Cristine <marina Durrës, cruising Albania coast, Himare, Mediterranean sailing, Moody 425, Moody 425, Port of Durrës, Porto Palermo Fortress, Sailing, travel

Embracing Change…Check out of Greece to Albania | Cruising from Preveza – Corfu – Sarandë

This post continued from our previous post. Taste of Preveza Prawns while the boat is running. Before we leave Preveza city I bought famous prawns from local market. So sweet and delicious. There is an article you may like to read “Preveza’s finest delicatessen products” written by Travel.gr Bond: I’ll have the Preveza prawns, Savara salad and Bourdetto.Kristatos: Oh, an excellent choice, I’ll …

The Ionian Sea | cruising from Mesolongi – Kastos Island – Lefkada Island – Preveza

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June 9th, 2024 Untied rope and leave Mesolongi dock at 08.30 a.m. After we were out from the canal we can see many fish farms around islands and coastline. Around 2 p.m. we arrived Kastou strait. There are many sailing yachts anchored outside Kastos harbour that means not available to dock on small quay. So we anchored outside …

Sailing to Greek mainland from Galaxidi – Trizonia islet – Nafpaktos – The Rio Antirrio Bridge – Mesolongi

This post continues from our previous post The Rio–Antirrio Bridge, officially the Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge, is one of the world’s longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and longest of the fully suspended type. It crosses the Gulf of Corinth near Patras, linking the town of Rio on the Peloponnese peninsula to Antirrio on mainland Greece by road. Read more about The Rio Antirrio bridge Here From …

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June 30, 2024 / Luksana Panyavanich / 2024 Cruising Greek Island and Albania Coastal, Adventure, Galaxidi, Mediterranean sailing, Mesolongi, Moody 425, Moody 425 sailing performance, Nafpaktos, Sail in Greece, Sailing, sailing the Greek island, sailing under the Rio Antirrio bridge, The gulf of Corinth sailing, the gulf of Patra sailing, travel, Trizonia islet, Yachtie

Sailing around Greek Island | from Korfos – The Corinth Canal – City of Corinth- Galaxidi

From Ancient Times to Modern Marvel: The Corinth Canal.
This post is special for us because we’re going through the Corinth canal. (In the making since the ancient time 2,500 years ago) this post continues from our previous post. From Korfos to Corinth Canal 30th May, 2024. We untied ropes at 7.20 a.m. leave Korfos and heading to the entrance of The Corinth Canal …

Sailing the Greek islands from Kythnos – Methana Peninsula – Vathy – Korfos

From Kythnos island to Methana Peninsula Log book 2024 25 May 2024 Untied the rope at 8.30 a.m. big fishing boat is gone. So is easy to lift anchor chain. Wind 5.5 kts, speed 7.5 kts Engine read 189 hours.We are heading to The Poloponnese (region).While passing a small island with several windmills there were many fisherman’s net all over like circle that need …

Sailing the Greek islands from Donousa – Naxos – Kythnos

2024 cruising the Cyclades island This post to continue our previous post. From Donousa island to Naxos island Log book
May 21st, 2024 We lifted our ⚓️ and leave Donousa island at 6.50 a.m. wind 9.2 kts, speed 7.2 kts. We have two plans. First plan A we will motoring to the north of Naxos island which is difficult before becomes easy OR Plan …

Sailing the Greek Islands from Leros – Lipsi -Donousa

We were Back to Leros island on Greek Easter Day May 6 The early flight from Athens to Leros airport was delayed due to the weather very windy. The before flight was delayed. Anyway one hour later our challenge pilot flew through the hill and landed safely, passengers clapped for his talent. Angeliki, Moor & Dock customer care told us that it can be …

Creating Memories | Inviting Friends to Sail the Greek Islands with You

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There are Interesting columns “6 People You Should Think Twice About Inviting on a Cruise” written by cruise critic Inviting your friends to come cruising and hoping to host like pros without losing your mind? Written by Cruising World Log book
Stephen’s eight days solo experienced.
October 25 at Kos harbour south Stephen picked up Les – Andreas from …

Experience the Beauty of Turkish Coast |Datça to Bozburun

This post is continues from our previous post. What we knew about Turkey coast before we get there …water is like a swimming pool. There is Saturday market for fruits and vegetables and clothes, etc. Wine is terrible out there. Marina is hi-end and cost high price. in Marmaris there is a street with many marine stores for boat lover. Varieties of food. Friendly people …

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2017 Cruising From Central California (Moss Landing) to Southern California

2016 cruising from Vancouver Island (Bamfield) to Central California (Moss Landing) Sailing route 2016

The Inside Passage sailing route 2014

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