Nisos Evstratios to Mirina, Nisos Limnos 27.5.2013

Minka of Southampton - Cruising Log
Edmund Wigan
Tue 28 May 2013 19:29

The berth I was on in Evstratios proved very exposed with a large swell rolling in when the wind built during the night. There was a steady 20kts with 30 kt gusts. I was awake most of the night making sure there was no damage and left as soon as it got light to come to Nisos Limnos, a trip of 20nm. We sailed all the way with some strong winds making good time. The ferry did leave at 0630 and eventually overtook me.

 

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Funny things cameras, it was only a third of a mile away. The misty land in the distance is one of the northern Greek peninsulas which was about 40 miles away. This is a lovely sheltered harbour and I was greeted by some fellow yachties who took my lines.

 

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The harbour entrance is to the left.

 

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The inner fishing boat harbour.

 

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The view from Minka’s berth. More about the castle on the hill in a later blog.

 

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The beach inside the harbour.

 

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Minka on her berth, even I am not sure which she is.