Hydra

Spindrift
David Hersey
Tue 3 Jul 2012 14:43

04/06/12

37:21.056N 023:27.967E

We have often visited Hydra but never stayed in the port. Vangelis spoke to the “Harbour Master” the night before to “reserve” a place.  We had to arrive at 10:30 AM and await instructions. He gave us a very good place and minutes after we had settled in dozens of other yachts entered all vying for space.  The show went on for a couple of hours.  One of them picked up our chain and  made such a mess that Vangelis went on board to sort them out.  I slackened out chain and he jumped in their dinghy and was able to clear their anchor which was wrapped around our chain.  This got a round of applause from the many lookers on.

Anyway it’s quiet now. The fun will start up again tomorrow morning. The “Harbour Master” is a local character who survives by helping out and accepting tips.

Timberlake was here to greet us and we look forward to seeing her play. We go back to Spetses on Thursday and this blog will wind down.



Hydra
 


Hydra "Harbour Master"
 


Hydra "Harbour Master"