Mersin,Turkey
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Steve & Chris
Mon 31 May 2010 08:14
36:47.423N
34:37.525E
Leaving Girne was a
little fraught as four of our group's yachts had fouled anchors and as group
leaders we stayed to help them get away. They were eventually freed by one
of the crew of the yachts donning SCUBA gear (with bits of equipment cobbled
together from different yachts) and freeing the anchors which had fouled on old
mooring blocks. Some had managed to wrap their chains around the blocks in
their attempts to free themselves and one boat left half their anchor behind
when it snapped off as they tried to free it.
We eventually got
away around 18:00 and set off for our overnight passage to Mersin. With
very little wind forecast it was going to be another dull night of
motoring.
We arrived in Mersin
around lunchtime and moored alongside the concrete jetty. They had cleared
the 'marina' area of the harbour for us and with the boats
dressed overall there was an air of festivity
about.
We have decided not
to do the organised tour here, but to enjoy a couple of days of
relaxation...