Crossing the gulf to go to Itea (nearest port for Delphi) we had a storming sail. It started as a nice light breeze but it built fairly quickly then quite suddenly was over 20 knots and we put in a couple of reefs which was just as well as soon the wind was around 28 to 32 knots! Happy to report the new main keeps a much better shape than the old sail and the boat was very comfortable - and going like a train (well up to 9.5 knots which is quite fast for us) with such strong winds and a reasonably flat sea. We all really enjoyed the sail but equally I think we were all glad to get into itea and safely berthed alongside the quay. (Unfortunately the only berths were on the leeward side so we were pinned hard against the concrete quay for a couple of days while we were in Itea and our fenders are now a bit squashed!). Itea was a friendly relaxed place and convenient for Delphi which I could take pages to tell you about but its all on the web so I'll just say this is a very special site which gives a great impression of the classical world. If you're in this region (it's only 2 1/2 hours from Athens) I'd encourage you to go and see it. Simply wonderful.