We depart Astakos just after 8 after I take a walk around town and grab some provisions. We are expecting winds to Beaufort 5 all day today but first up its pretty mild and we have a nice motor sail over to Port Leone on the Island of Kalamos. Port Leone village was deserted in 1953 after the earthquake destroyed the local water supply. It's was easier to relocate rather than rebuild.
We arrive in Kalamos Harbour around 11 and tie off to shore with all our anchor out. The harbour master George lets us know that they are expecting big winds tonight and we are not really that protected in this harbour from the NW winds even though our pilot book states we should be.
The harbour starts to fill up with numerous charter yachts rafted up side on and other private yachts stern in like us. Every one is on edge due to the intensity of the winds slowly building up. If only you could hear the noise. Every possible line that could assist has been used and tied off. The harbourmaster George is amazing helping every single yacht come in.
Looks like another sleepless night for all of us.
The biggest question now is do we leave tomorrow and find another shelted place or sit it out for another night.
I'm blogging live now and it's just after 6.30pm, George is still in his tinny assisting. The charter yachts are rafted up eight three on both sides of the harbour entrance, it's hard to believe. George has to ask some late comers to anchor outside as there is no room left now.
The good news is that is feels like the winds are dying down a little, fingers crossed.
I think the only thing to save us tonight is a little yamas!
And George!
George for PM!!!!!
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