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To the islands of western greece.
Nikolay
May 2018
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In preparation for the trip, the representatives of the charter company quickly, thoroughly, and patiently answered our questions and actively helped in organizing car rentals, moorings, and other logistical matters. The yacht acceptance was carried out promptly and calmly. We received the yacht much earlier than the agreed time in perfect condition, both technically and in terms of equipment, inventory, and cleanliness. The yacht was handed over in Mesolongi at the dock, outside the marina. Water refueling and electricity connection were handled by the organizers, requiring no participation from us. The yacht's equipment matched the list we received earlier. Everything was operational. However, the radar was not functioning, and there were questions regarding the AIS, but this was more due to the underdevelopment of the system on small vessels. Wi-Fi was provided by purchasing local SIM cards. We did our grocery shopping in supermarkets in the city, for which we hired a taxi. There is no parking near the yacht's mooring; there is likely some in the city, but we didn't need it. The first leg was a night passage from Mesolongi to Lefkada, in Nidri bay. The wind was against us, up to 30 knots, with rain and thunderstorms. Thanks to the experienced crew, we managed the passage well. In Lefkada, we met with the second yacht and continued our journey as a pair of catamarans. The second catamaran, Lagoon 380, was coming from Preveza. The route was standard, visiting the islands of Ithaca, Kefalonia, and Zakynthos. We finished the first leg in Preveza. One notable feature was passing under the bridge through the strait in Lefkada. When heading towards Preveza, there are no mooring facilities near the bridge. The mooring is far away, and we didn't manage to dock before the bridge closed, allowing two yachts to pass. We had to 'hang' in strong crosswinds, traversing the wind and current for almost an hour. On the return trip, there is a mooring spot available. This area has discrepancies with the electronic map due to currents and storms. I do not recommend it for the first night passage, although the strait is equipped with signal lights. The crew change took place in Preveza, and we set off on the 'second round' with just one catamaran and a mixed crew. The crew consisted of Russians, Kazakhs, and Americans. The crew turned out to be friendly, and there were no issues in relationships, even though we were sailing together for the first time. The weather also improved, which undoubtedly had a positive effect on the participants' mood. We finished the route in Mesolongi. The yacht acceptance was also carried out thoroughly, quickly, and correctly. The trip, in the opinion of all participants, a total of 30 people, went excellently! For which I must thank the people who helped in its organization: Pavel (GlobeSailor), Marilena, Nikos, and Georgia (the lessor). Thank you, friends!
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