26 June 23:30 Riposto 37:43.811N 16:12.607E

Westralia
Steve Coughlan
Wed 26 Jun 2024 23:30

15:00 Conditions at the anchorage are intolerable in the swell so we made the decision to head to Riposto. Long run to Riposto, +60nm. Light winds until we cleared mainland Italy, then strong winds +20nts on a reach saw us under sail at 9.5knts. Berthed in Rispoto marina.

 

A person on a boat looking out the water

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Calm before the storm as we leave Calabria and cross to Sicily

Sailing across from Calabria to Sicily. Strong winds in reaching conditions. Double reefed.

A pot of food on a stove

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Nat bravely prepares a meal at night in the galley in strong wind conditions, the gimballed stove top was in action.

A city lights at night

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Sicily in the distance

Steve Coughlan
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