Category Archives: 2014-2019 Secret Anchorages

Arrival in Montenegro

October 24-26, 2019 — We motored, in calm seas, almost sixty miles straight offshore from Durres, Albania to Bar, Montenegro.  When we crossed into Montenegro we did the mandatory change of courtesy flags excited that we had finally made it, … Continue reading

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Still Waiting . . .

September 2 – 6,  2019 — Still waiting for a weather window to cross the corridor, the 50 mile span between the Dodecanese Islands and the Cyclades Islands where the meltemi winds blow with such force and frequency, we started … Continue reading

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Family comes to Greece — Kos

July 4 – 12,  2019 — After picking up Tom and Chelsea, our nephew and his wife, at the airport in Kos we headed back to the boat for a Greek dinner aboard.  The following day we did a walking … Continue reading

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Mykonos

September 2 – 7, 2015 – Leaving Paros, we motor-sailed north to Mykonos, one of Greece’s most popular islands.  Mykonos is best known for its high end shopping and famous windmills.  We anchored just off the main town with a perfect … Continue reading

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Scario and Cetraro, Italy

Monday to Tuesday, June 29 – 30, 2015 — An early departure from Positano to continue south was the plan.  The run to Scario on the mainland is about 70 nautical miles and we wanted to allow time to swing … Continue reading

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Capri and Positano

 Thursday to Sunday, June 25 – 28, 2015 — The following morning we were off to Capri with about 20 knots of wind.  A great sail but as we got closer to Capri we realized that the sea conditions and … Continue reading

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Ischia, shhh…

June 21 – 24, 2015 — Shhh…we are only sharing this information with family and friends.  The island of Ischia is our newest find and our new favorite island to date!   It has been described as Capri without the crowds.   … Continue reading

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Pushing South

June 7 – 11, 2015 – We kept procrastinating leaving Elba and were now creeping into week two. There are always enough boat projects to justify staying longer in a good anchorage but as Sara would often quip “it’s a … Continue reading

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Back to Elba

June 1 – 6, 2015 — On Saturday we were back at Marina di Punta Ala washing down the boat and preparing for departure.  The marina staff was considerate to allow us extra time on the dock, post checkout time … Continue reading

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