KASSIOPI - GREECE

Sunrise over the east coast of Italy

After many days of worry and constant checking our trusty 'Windfinder' weather site, we set off for Greece at 5.30 Saturday morning. At first, the sea near the Leuca Cape was not comfortable, big swells and reasonably strong winds. However once we had gone about 10 miles it settled down and from then on was smooth trip for the next 10 hours to Corfu.
The wind was kind and with the main, genoa and motor we often reached 8 kts. Dave was pretty happy as everything worked without a hitch (we even had time for a nap).

Othonoi

 The northern coast of Corfu

It was a relief to pass Othonoi island, then the north of Corfu and finally turn down to Kassiopi. The weather began to change dramatically as we approached the small harbour and with the help of a couple of fellow yachts we squeezed into the last inch of space on the small stone wharf. 15 minutes later the black clouds above opened up, the wind increased to 38kts and we experienced a massive thunderstorm. Looking out from the safety of our cabin it was as though we were in a foreign place. Then, just as quickly, the storm stopped and apart from everything being flooded, life returned to normal.

kassiopi is a beautiful, very civilized small harbour.


Everything is very easy to access with free wifi, great restaurants and shops lining the harbour.





Food is very reasonably priced, coffee is delicious (both Geek and espresso) and gorgeous beaches every few kms.










We walked from one bay to the next and passed 3 or 4 small stunning coves.

Old olive groves on the way

There is no electricity or water on tap so we now have to be a little more cautious washing and using our taken for granted appliances!

Still, we're not complaining.

We'll remain here until the band of rough weather passes through and then it's off south to Agios Stefanos

Our boat on the small quay