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: goal achieved, crossing the Aegean

Marie Christine and Xavier come to Paros, which is already dark by the ferry landing Bluestar. Tired of having to have left Paris at six in the morning, but glad to get back on Fair Wind that had greeted in May 2008 in Corfu.

salute the Greek pair of brothers who, after studying veterinary Ancona, they found the opportunity to open a restaurant on the beach in front of which was moored Fair Wind. They are nice, speak very good Italian and above are good to eat.

The next morning, the operations start with calm and with a supply to the galley.

The first part is short and we remain on the island of Paros, moving in the beautiful bay of Naoussa, finding mooring in front of the monastery in the bay to the northwest. The forecast strengthening of wind damage up to seven, one day we stay in the bay, taking it for a visit to the village of Naoussa, and to place the winch that some day problems.

Then he goes out and down the canal between Paros and Naxos, one arrives in the quiet port of Heraklion.
a charm. Pleasant and calm you can swim in the harbor, the pier to the beach and back. We meet a nice Cretan speaks fluent Italian and has sold a house to buy un'Hallberg Rassy 37, which should be really proud of and that is moored alongside the Fair Wind. Before evening
Fair Wind meets Skopelitis, the old ferry that runs every day all the small Cyclades, Naxos and Amorgos to return. Years ago he had a means of transportation for our vacation. Then walk around the small town and dinner at the tavern.

Small Cyclades are in front of the bow of Fair Wind: Schinussa, we walk on the north coast, Kato Kofounissi, where we stop for a snack of half a day for a swim, we greet Kofounissi starting in the direction of Keros Egiali and Amorgos. Let
far Donuoussa for forecasts give strong wind from the south and its port is very exposed.

Egiali For just one fisherman docked invites us into his boat after a fierce negotiations come away with four beautiful redfish that later prove to be also very delicious, baked and served with potatoes as they cook in the Perigord by Xavier. From

Egiali we leave soon on track to Levitha, the small island that acts as a liaison between the Cyclades and the Dodecanese, the ideal stop to stop the crossing. Dinner Stavros Tavern, always equal to itself with its charm as a place of encounter and exchange of experiences between browsers. A digestive walk and then the next day en route to Lipsi.

Lipsi is a great place to get some momentum: in the country and outside, on the north coast, looking toward the islands we visit soon.
The wind is still from the south and supports our program. From Arki and Lipsi to from here on Samos, one last wonderful trip, with strong wind on a reach, with Fair Wind full sail area that from time to time surfing on the waves.


the new harbor of Samos ends the section of this year's Marie Christine and Xavier. Appointment to the next season. Now
Fair Wind, completed the crossing of the Aegean, still waiting for the new crew for a peaceful cruise in the Dodecanese.

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Aegean, the sea

Back in Lavrion, Fair Wind takes its course towards the Cyclades and his new appointment with another crew. We
in June and the Meltemi should not even be there. In a few days but the weather has changed: last week was still late spring, now the climate is already summer.

From Lavrion Kithinos to navigation and mooring in the bay is quiet strip of sand on the west coast, although it takes several attempts to take the anchor, is quiet and then passes into the night the best way.

The next day, the program would take a fly to Syros, in the bay in the southwest, but the sea and wind, a half day, suggesting a change and you choose a landing on Serifos.
The good side of the pier is all busy, moor on the most exposed, but an Italian couple, Nello and Nirvana, who held a seat for a friend, come, give us a place on the south side.

a real fortune. Two days Meltemi as in better than July and August, seven and even eight Beaufort. Fair Wind is at berth and turn the island with his two new friends. Chora beautiful, interesting beaches, breathtaking to see. Then

when the weather permits, the decision to go to Paros. Five, six Beaufrot, beam sea, navigation difficult, but come out the best qualities of Fair Wind, which demonstrates its excellent sea-keeping and provide greater security to the crew in these occasions.



The Aegean, the truth is presented as follows: wind never under fifteen knots, often over the winds, it was a ride up to seven knots on Paros, in the gulf of Parikia Fair Wind is all 'still in the small bay Krios, pending the arrival of new crew: Marie Christine and Xavier.

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Saronic true: the islands where there are the peacocks

We had already encountered on the small island of Moni in front of Aegina. When did you meet them once, peacocks, and you hear their call, do not forget. So when we hit, we searched for them with the eye and the binoculars and we found them. With long lines colored males, looking awkward and unattractive females. A Spetses in the bay Zoyioryia the evening is quiet and calm seas.

From Aegina we left, stopping in the bay before the village of Poros, then two days in the confusion of Hydra, where there are no engines, no cars, scooters do, where you go only on foot or by donkey . But where is the port for mooring traficatissimo attention is always the first concern.
beautifull country and well preserved, with old mansions converted into museums and a beautiful monastery church at the center of the town, behind the port.

After Hydra, Spetses and then return with a stop in the pleasant bay north of the islet Dochos, where he lives in the bend of the family of a taxi boat to Hydra and the evening falls and the wife cooking while her husband does maintenance the means of work and children play on the little lolo. Then

to Poros, a small town that nothing, but where the food is very good from Karavolis: snails and pork with herbs and served by the hostess that accompanied the dishes with the information necessary to taste better.


From Poros crossing downwind toward the southern tip of Attica, passing under the head temple of Sounion. Fair Wind is still a few days at the Olympic Marine of Lavrion.