Jade Hahn

Very hot with lifht winds. Under 10 kts. After provisioning we lifted anchor and motor sailed with full main down to Southern tip of Corfu. Anchired at Notos. Very busy with many cruising boats anchored in the area.

Left anchorage and rounded the Corfu Castle to go anchor close to the river that allows access to the Lidl store. Anchored just past the main point and took our dinghy to the river until we got the closest jetty to Lidl and a fuel station. Topped up for nearly a week with provisions and some fuel for the tender. Got back, packed away and made our way down south to Notos on the Southern tip of Corfu.

Good sleep in Kammena Bay. Moved to Gouvia fuel dock to fill up and then out and found an anchorage on the SW corner of the island for a swim and hull cleaning. Very hot and humid. Moved down to the main Corfu anchorage South of the Castle.

Early start from Ali Pasha's Castle to Gouvia, Corfu to check in. Smooth motoring with no wind to anchor near Gouvia fuel dock to meet agent and check in. Off to Immigration and customs, waited in coffee shop until agent was done. All completed and back on the boat, dropped the Q Flag and hoisted the Greek one. Back in Greece on our last leg through the Corinth Canal and back to base in Leros!

Early start up to Sarande to try get fuel before checking out. Air break in diesel pump. Waited about an hour or longer for about 9 Lts. Gave up and went into town to check out with Jelja and did a bit of provisioning. Fairly strong winds on the way down to Butrint, (+25 kts). Nice sail. Clocked over 5000nm today on this trip!!

Pretty choppy going south until in the channel with Corfu, after which it settled nicely. South wind blowing, anchored near mussel beds and Jax and I took a swim to clean the hulls. Water very warm (30°) but murky. Strong NW as predicted came up and we had to climb on board. Did a check up on starboard engine and topped up saildrive oil etc. Took a short break and then motired up ti Ali Pasha's Castle (Our favourite anchorage) for the evening.

Left Butrint, Ali Pasha's Castle in beautiful conditions. Once out of the channel put up the main with 2 reefs due to 15 to 20 kts from the front and later abeam. Nice motor sailing up to Sarande for a town trip and some provisioning. Possible thunderstorm expected after 18h00?

Moderate conditions. Fair Southerly breeze allowing us to tack up to Stillo Island. Continued on to Tongo, beautiful little bay. Returned downwind and back to our usual anchorage at Ali Pasha's Castle for the the evening anchorage.

Nice calm swell and wind. Light Southerly under 5 kts. Slow motor up to Stillo Island to check out the Oyster/Mussel farm at the Island. Slow motor back and stopped outside Butrint entrance to anchor. Very hot and humid.

Good conditions, winds fairly light and First South winds for awhile. Took a trip to Ksamil for a land excursion by Jax and Jade. Apparently starting to quieten down already. Very helpful friendly young port police guys on duty. Adds to the vibe. Anchored overnight in the very busy Northern side. Peaceful and calm but humidity up at about 78%.