Nilo's summer cruise 2009

The boat ahead of us was an old Benetti. The motor yacht is a Codecase "Away's".

We also had Oceanco's "Ona" at the location. We also saw the classic beauty "Midnight Sun" anchored in the bay.

I took some closer pictures of the cave and pictures of "Nilo" from the cave.

Fiskardo is at the very tip of Kefalonia; there was "Lady P" and an old Baglietto in the inlet.

more Fiskardo pictures..

We left Fiskardo for Lefkas Island and came accross this nice sail yacht "Mariposa Za" on the way. We spent the night at Sivota bay, which was very nicely protected. There were several sailboats and small motor yachts at anchor and along the jetty. The place was also full of restaurants to serve these sailors.

These ares Sivota bay pictures

We left Lefkada for Paxos and on the way we came across several ferries, as well as some dolphins playing in our wake.

We anchored on the east side of Anti Paxos for a swim and lunch. This bay had really crystal clear waters. Although on the northern tip there are the famous beaches of Vrika and Voutoumi, we prefered to stay away from the crowds. Still we had this Mangusta next to us.

There were some oldish motor yachts anchored near the popular beaches. The 1st of is "Leocrie II", built by CRN in 1975 and the 2nd one was "Radial" built by Astilerros Zamacona in 1985.

thanks, it may still be on the south west corner of the jetty

i am very pleased that you are enjoying the thread, we have the saying in turkish "joys multiple if you share it".

thanks graham, when are you going o post sme pictures of "Phoebe"?

We left Anti Paxos and moved to Paxos for spending the night. Paxos is famous with its olive oil. Once I've head a myth that Harrrods used to specifically sell olive oil from this tiny island as a prime product. There is a long islet on the front side of the port, which gives a very good shelter. CBI Navi Baloo was staanding at the anchor there together with some sailboats. On the far side "Rio Rita" has anchored with a mooring line to shore. I initially tried to approach and enter the port from this side, but then did not feel comfortable when I see that there could be shallows. I got out and took the northern enterence, where also the ferries berths.

I took some more pictures of "Baloo", because she is more or less the same size as the 110 footer I am trying to develop. I especially wanted to comprehand how the seating area in front of the pilot house would look and also to have a better understanding of the height for the whole boat. Here are these pictures; eventually I am hoping to achive a better result with 110.

During the spring of 2009 I have visited the yard of Contest at Medemblik and I was impressed with their quality. That is why I took this funny close up. In the following pictures there are several sailboats, including an older Jongert. The islet really acts as a perfect breakwater and protection for the jetty.

more pictures from Paxos