Fai Tira heads for Tilos 36:25.37N 27:19.87E

19^th June 2011

Departed Symi, after shopping at local supermarket for bread, etc.  Lifted anchor and motored out heading to island of Tilos. 

The passage just north of Symi is very narrow and shallow, depth only 3 meters.  Fai Tira had negotiated symi-lar channels before OK, so we went for it. 

On the way to the island we switched the engine off and sailed for a short time.  Tilos, although very barren is famous for bird migrations and many of its visitors are birdwatchers, hoping to catch a glimpse of the rare Bonelli’s eagle or the Eleonora’s falcon as well as enjoying the local sea turtles and monk seal .

Arriving at Tilos we looked for anchorage in a large bay, where a catamaran already moored, but decided to try the smaller bay.  We found the mooring really rocky and rolling but decided to stay put.  During the evening it was great to hear from both daughters, who telephoned to say "happy father's day". 

  Boat still rocking furiously we departed at 5am, Judy still in bed – it is after all a holiday, not an adventure.   

Pete and Jude