37:23.260N 023:25.052E Erimoni

Ariel of Hamble
Jim and Valerie SHURVELL
Sun 19 Jun 2022 18:52
Friday 17th June, 2022.

As the wind appears to be a problem blowing from the north/north west we decided to leave our beautiful anchorage spot looking at the mountains and blue sea for the safety of Erimoni.
Therefore we had breakfast and left at 10 o’clock. We motored out through the gap and as soon as we were able the main went up. We motor sailed up to the corner where we could see Hydra to our left. The wind kicked in as soon as we turned the corner and off went the engine. Within a short time the genny was up and we were hitting 9 knots. A fabulous way to travel along the coast line. The wind as it likes to travel around headlands was much stronger between the islands. As we got nearer to Erimoni the wind was even stronger and we took a little bit of genny in to de power her slightly. Therefore with the way the wind was there was no way we could go on the south quay so we turned and headed for the north bay. With a little bit of skill we slowed Ariel down and got the genny in and then got the main down. We anchored in the pool and our friends on Moineau and Genevieve joined us.
A 5 hour trip but a very good 4 hours of sailing covering 23 miles from start to finish.

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This a photo of Moineau sailing along side us.

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As the weekend has gone on more and more charter boats have appeared. We moved in the wind yesterday morning Saturday 18th to the south quay. The wind kept the quay quiet yesterday but today Sunday we have charter boats everywhere. Some are moored in front of other boats but with 23 big catamarans on the quay it is causing lots of skippers to wander where to go. We walked to the north quay where it was blowing and helped two boats in. Hopefully the wind drops and they have a reasonable night!!! As we walked around the country walk if the headland white surf was everywhere. Swam from the little ladder by the small church and the water is beautifully clear and after the first few seconds warm!!!

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Excellent meals from the restaurant family owned by the Millennium bar.