Rain gone away - S to trendy Kardahmila

chrisandjane aboard Liveloula
Chris Cooke
Sat 7 May 2016 19:31

36:52.97N 22:13.96E

 

Saturday 7May Rain has gone away – lets get out of marina – to trendy Kardahmila 14nm (M3.25)

Sun till 1600, clouds over from E

No rain or wind forecast – lets head to sea. Depart 1100 Motor all way S to Kardahmila, visited by hire car yesterday, and liked. Autopilot not working – “stopped drive” error message. Real pain having to steer all the way. Check manuals  - need to check drive connection and rudder sensor connections when at anchor. Look at bay to S but depths greater than pilot says and boulders all over the place. Find sandy bottom N of small island and anchor in 20ft 1415, but a bit near to shore if swing that way. Skip has first swim of season (18.4 degrees) and inspects bottom. Big area of sand a bit further out so reanchor in 24ft, 80m N of island off old customs house. Chiefs hammer Harlequins running in 10 trys and securing a home tie in playoffs. Band at nearby tavern practicing for tonight. Check wiring for autopilot – looks like dodgy connection in negative wire from brains to drive motor. Unscrew, push in firmly and tighten up. Will test tomorrow. Sun goes out early so cool evening below. Band play in earnest from 2210, good music and pack up early - 2330. Nice and calm in lee of island. A good day and comfy night.

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