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Pretty good conditions, not too Much wind up Chios channel so had a ok passage. Bad sea state up near Kaburun leading in Izmir channel very rough. Sailed at start and end of day nicely. Stopped by a smaller Coast Guard boat in Izmir channel, checked all papers then on their way. At Oasis Marina was asked by Coast guard to provide boats docs again! Tired but good day.

Long day starting in the dark with magic screecher sailing conditions towards Samos straight, we really flew along for several hours then motored thereafter. No real issues except at midday we were stopped by a huge Turkish coast guard cutter 100+ ft in length. They called on radio but was in Turkish so I couldn’t understand. They tried several times to come alongside and for us to tie up with them but unsuccessful. After they bent Siafus stanchions we got upset then they told us to report in when we get to Oasis Marina. We faffed around with them for at least an hour. Anchored back in bitey fly bay all good. Peaceful night.

Good day, nothing untoward and winds not really favourable, sailed a bit, motored a lot!