Trip report 5- Ermioni

ERMIONI

Morning brings excited sailors...We have a briefing every morning at 9 AM re the day ahead. Freddy and Amanda , our lead crew are phenomenal . At only 21 and 23 they appear to have a lifetime of experience skill and professionalism. They advise us that the weather looks good for sailing for the next week...yahoo no mention of the dreaded meltemi winds.



....off we go then...oh my goodness the color of this water is amazing....
very calm and not much sailing in the early morning, then the wind picks up 10-15, dies around noon then up again around 2 for wonderful sailing in consistent 15-20'.





This was the typical pattern every day this particular week. The guys worked well together like a well oiled machine. We girls acted like passengers and not crew. What a treat since I am admiral and first mate on Reef Song in the BVI when we sail our 52 mono.. Ward really enjoyed his first mate role vs captain also .



First flotilla stop was Ermioni. all secured stern to " parking"'with anchor out and stern lines secure at the dock. Up then goes the plank...god don't drink too much I say to myself...falling off would be a tad bit embarrassing with all 16 boats watching... The first attempt went off without too many issues with Freddy's expert guidance and hand signals from ashore. ... we got really good at this by the end of the week .

Nice stroll around the peninsula, a cool refreshing swim in crystal clear, salty salty water with a bunch of Russians. ..the language of laughter is universal...

This place is beautiful







The wind calms right off in the evening but temperature is also cooler so perfect conditions.

Back dockside to freshen up for our first group meal. 16 boats full of new people to meet. I did my social thing and met them all....great food, wonderful red wine , ouzo in the cockpit for night caps then beddy....Leonidhion in the morning

Amazing photos.
Thank you.
irina

It all brings back great memories of my stint as a summer charter skipper in Greece during my uni years! Keep those photos and impressions coming, Kim!

A favorite appetizer early evening on deck was freshly made tuna salad with a healthy measure of 7-star Metaxa mixed in, and spread out on pieces of warm toast ... All washed down with a glass of chilled and cheap Retsina! Certainly improved my palate since ... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

Stunning photos! Well done.

Keep em coming! Great reports Kim, beautiful photos <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />

As you said, STUNNING color in the water there.. Thanks. Keep it coming...