shelter

A brief sail across the Miles River yesterday to seek shelter in Leeds Creek from the remnants of Ian. Rain began about an hour ago followed by a few gusts of wind. Might be here a few days before the weather clears.

weather hold

Forecast calls for gusty/rainy weather the next few days. This afternoon might sneak across the Miles River to Leeds Creek and wait out the weather there.

beginnings

launched

Launched this afternoon in Cambridge. Will spend the night on Cambridge Creek, start working my way to St. Michaels tomorrow.

MiRaSar (Mini Raid Sardegna)

 Just now catching up on Lorenzo's sailing raid.  Formerly known as MiRaVar it is now called MiRaSar.  The big news to me is that they had three Pathfinders in this year's sail.  Here is the link for the site, you'll find some wonderful photographs there.

It is early morning here and I will soon be leaving on my own (solo) sailing raid.  Just thought I would post a few photographs from the MiRaSar.  Congratulations Lorenzo on year number five! (And please say hello to my friend Enrico.  Will we be seeing some videos??)

 

here and gone / tracking link

This is a view of Greece as we flew out yesterday afternoon.  An enjoyable trip to say the least.  The Pilgrim and I agreed that our favorite day was going out on a traditional Greek fishing boat.  I hope to do a quick video and post later today.

We arrived back home late last night, our flight (as all of our flights on this trip) arriving exactly as scheduled.  How nice.  And tomorrow I will be gone again, this time casting off in Cambridge for the fall sail on Chesapeake Bay.

Here is the tracking URL for the fall trip.  Or you can copy and paste the link below.  It should go live Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning.

https://maps.findmespot.com/s/1JS2

street markets

yesterday

A cool, comfortable day on the Greek Riviera follow by a tapas style dinner with octopus, prawns and scallops. How nice! Home soon.

so a donkey walks between two tavernas…

on a narrow path sided by white-washed buildings and, well, stuff happens. Great dinner nonetheless of grilled octopus and seafood risotto.

slaughterhouse art

Last night visited Apollo, an art installation by Jeff Koons at Hydra's old slaughterhouse.  We had seen part of it during the day.   Interesting in daylight, fascinating at night. More information is found here:   https://deste.gr/hydra/jeff-koons/

We were told that the installation has a temporary permit.  There is a move to make to make the reflective gold Apollo Wind Spinner permanent.  At 30 feet in diameter it is a stunning scene on the approach to the island's port.