We’d motored most of the way from Paxos to Levkas but had a fantastic sail on the way back – perfect conditions. In fact we’ve had probably the best sailing conditions this week we’ve had anywhere – just wonderful. Passed along the coast of Anti Paxos (Paxos and Anti Paxos are two very attractive, largely unspoilt small islands 8 to 10 miles south of Corfu) – stunning aquamarine blue water in the anchorages – but as it was a Sunday too many boats – we’ll go back mid week. Tried to anchor in Mongonisi on Paxos but bottom here is covered in weed and the CQR anchor we have does not seem to dig through the weed. It lives up to its name when it is dug in well but really isn’t good with weed. Anyway after 3 or 4 attempts we gave up and went on to Gaios and moored up to the town quay. This turned out to be entertaining as our neighbour’s anchor was on top of a tripper boat/ferry’s anchor – the ferry won! As you’ll gather, anchoring is a major issue in a cruiser’s life and the merits of different types of anchors are the hottest debates among cruisers. Now thinking we might get a better anchor!
Heading back to Corfu tomorrow – jobs to be done incl repairing the sail bag for a second time (I know I should have dealt with the cause not just the symptom when first repaired). Also have to change the lead for the tack line as it now rubs on new boarding passarelle (another cruising philosophy – one change leads to another). Anyway must go now to find a bar with US Open golf on tv –– very keen to see McIllroy win. We’ve watched world cup football when we were in Spain, the Tour de France when we were in Portugal, but it will be a challenge in Greece I think to find golf on tv.
Have a great week.
All the best
Helen and Iain (Mingus)
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