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Wed 22 Sept – Sun 3 Oct

As Lydia had 10 days between physio appointments we decided that we have  a last sail of the year. Had a wonderful sail down to the Goceck bays. We had 20 – 25 k of wind on our aft quarter all the way and sailed with no engine until we arrived in the bays. Just had the engine on for the first hour and last half hour. Headed for our favourite buoy and were pleased to find it free – actually all 7 were free but 2 other boats came in after us.

Thurs – We spent a lazy day on our buoy and were delighted when Northern Light came in at teatime and took the buoy opposite.

Fri – we decided on a change of scenery and to lay the demon of the anchor windlass to rest. So we motored over to Wall Bay and dropped the anchor. Dug in no problems and we took long lines ashore. It was a bit gusty but Ok – of course the flat water was on the other side of the bay to the one we chose!

Sat – a helpful French charter boat released our shore lines for us as they were tie their own,  so it saved Lydia a swim. Neil retrieved and stowed the anchor without mishap – dropping it is one thing but Lydia doesn’t want to pick it up! We motored up to the buoys closer to Goceck but were plagued by wasps just berthing – so gave that up as a bad idea and went back to our favourite spot. But it was full so had to take a buoy round the corner. The French boat soon arrived and we swam over and chatted. As they left they came alongside and gave us tine of Pate de Foi Gras – what a treat – how nice of them!

Sun – had a lovely sail over to Yacht Classic. We waited until lunch time to leave the buoy and then sailed all the way. We expected to have to anchor off YC if it was windy but it wasn’t and there was space so we went straight onto the pontoon.

We enjoyed 4 easy days at Yacht Classic.

Fri – Fuelled up on the way past Ece – should be able to can it up back in Yat Marin for the winter – then back to the bays for a last look before the end of the year – again we sailed all the way. Its getting dark earlier now so either we have to use the battery power for lights – or go to bed early!

Sat – pone last lazy day swimming from our buoy.

Sun – early start back to Marmaris. And yet again we managed to sail nearly all the way. What a result – we have sailed every time we have moved the boat on this little trip out – way to go!

So back to Yat Marin and settling into winter life. Doing all the laying up jobs.