Big afternoon yesterday. A 80ft motor yacht came in to moor close to us. I told them they were too close and had laid their anchor chain over Westralia's. They ignored me and proceeded to run stern lines to shore. I went over in the dinghy and explained that a) they had laid their anchor chain over ours and b) our swing around our anchor position could mean we may contact their boat given they were close and tied off stern to shore. I said I would be leaving in the morning and they needed to be prepared should I catch their anchor chain. I also said there is lot bay here and they could have positioned 200 metres away. Any way, after about half an hour they decided to move. In the process one of their props picked up our anchor chain and it dragged Westralia. I let out chain quickly to stop hitting their boat. They had a major dilemma with Westralia's chain wrapped around their prop. Guests were 2 very nice Greek couples, Nicosia and Linda, Alex and ? (Cannot returned her Greek name). They were very happy I assisted and that I did not lose it after telling them initially they were too close and then the chain fouling the prop! The skipper will probably have nightmares over the potential damage to the motor yacht starboard prop. Nice house near Keri beach

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