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Weighed a muddy anchor, downloaded a weather forecast, and headed out into a light head wind across the gulf. Once out into open sea, as we waved goodbye to Turkey we could point at Lindos closehauled, a course we managed to hold onto more or less all day and night.

Proceeded with the paper chase courtesy of Captain Eddy costing us 127.55 TL.

Moved anchorage closer to town, as requested, to leave space for rowing competition. Went to the Café Mod happy hour for wifi but had some trouble with the Turkish keyboard.

Another sound and light show deluge cued a baking session by Dianne. When it cleared after lunch, we went to town, intending to complete our exit paperwork before the bank holiday, only to find offices closed early. Moreover, we needed to employ an agent to register our exit on a computer database.

Went to the Gold computer shop and received exemplary service: a helpful technician, rather than have us order a £100 new Sony keyboard, disconnected the faulty one so we could plug in a £10 USB keyboard. Treated ourselves to chicken kebabs before the walk back to Amber Sand in the rain and darkness.

Went in search of Fethiye’s Tuesday market and found it. Bought miscellaneous items and a bounty of fruit and vegetables from the extensive and competitive range on offer. Back on board the laptop appeared to jam on “m”.

Left at midday hoping to find wind in the gulf but motored halfway across before enough to unfurl the genoa. Returned to our anchorage in the southwest corner of Fethiye Limani.

Rowed ashore to explore Gocek, a modern village specialising in yacht berths but with the bonus of a BIM and a Dia, but found no sign of the market.

As the anchorage filled up during the day, we decided to go up to Gocek for the Sunday market.

Set out for a weekend around Skopea Limani. Enjoyed a gentle sail across the gulf and chose the relative seclusion of Kille Koyu for our anchorage.