Sicily to Greece 17-7-2007 - Position Update

Current Position: 37:58.935N 16:52.790E – 171nm still to go to Kefallinia in Greece.

Dear Blog,

I am finally on my way to Greece J  The engine overheating problem turned out just to be a faulty temperature indicator.

On 16^th July I moved from Reposto to a place called Naxos where I ate far too many ice creams as it was my last chance to enjoy this Italian tradition before heading across the Ionian. 

Today I left at 08:00 and had rather an exciting sail across the Messina straight as there was a good wind against the tide.   After tacking in and out of the big ships the wind disappeared and has never come returned. 

I am currently motoring across the Ionian and trying to conserve my fuel in case there is no wind tomorrow.

There was a lovely red sky this evening, they say red sky at night sailors delight,  to me it probably means no wind tomorrow.

There has been another sailing boat in view since I left the Italian coast which must be heading to a similar location.

The Ionian is as flat as a pond.

That’s all for now folks.