Jackie Hahn

Left before sunrise for the long voyage to Milos. Plenty of traff8c rounding last finger of the Peloponese. Light following wind, motoring with genoa at times. AWA stopped working yesterday. Pain at times. Alternated engines hourly until 15nm to go. Nice breeze for close haul and both motors. 6.2 kts. Made it to Milos at Sunset. Anchored near entrance, all good until a 4am thunderstorm and driving rain. Pulled up anchor and motored near centre of the bay until squall passed. Lost my chart plotter cover in squall! Jax did well with lifting anchor and keeping things dry! Showered and made our way to Adamantas main anchorage. Great spot and good holding with good protection from strong NE wind. Tomorrow very strong winds starting for most of the day. Will have to sit tight for another day!

Moved off at just after 7am. Restless night due to being right next to cliff face and possible wind change. Fair breeze for about 60% of trip with a nice wind assistance for the genoa and then motored for the balance until reaching the anchorage. Absolutely windless and one of the most beautiful bays and clear water. Should be a great sleep tonight! Probably my No 1 anchorage on our whole trip this year!

Left Kokkiva at 7am in beautiful conditions. Weather calm and a few boats on the move early. Slight help with a crosswind and the full genoa out for a fair stretch. Wind died down and had to motor all the way to the end. Interesting little port and anchorage. Difficult to find a suitable anchoring spot due to numerous warnings about old anchors etc. Found a spot in 15m and close to the cliff as recommended. Calm winds predicted for the night.

Did provisioning from ABs and then moved over to Pylos Port for water and check out from Port Police. Water guy on leave, had to go to police and then to Municipality. Eventually temp water guy pitched, ride on motorbike and water filled up. Dinghy hoisted and late departure for Kokkiva. Took about 2 hours, past the Methoni port and walled area. Anchorage deserted and water is beautiful! Should be a great sleep tonight!