A horde of angry locals chased us down the quay with sharpened boathooks and we only just got away thanks to some quick work from the team. We sought asylum in Anti-Paxos. Emerald bay was OK - maybe we are getting complacent over these grade A beauty spots - but even in early season it was packed with yachts and trip boats. I should imagine in the summer it is hard to find a spot to anchor. When the third huge trip boat came in blaring music we lost hope and decided to move on.
A little further down the coast was a similar bay that we had more or less to ourselves, although a large gin palace eventually joined us. We had lunch on board - tuna salad, haloumi cheese and lashings of chateau colostomy. After a few swims and an exploratory expedition to the beach we set of for Preveza, on the mainland near Levkas. It's a trip of around 26 nm so we were hoping for a good wind - but sadly it's only 7-9 knots - not enough to make the required progress. So we are motor-sailing and making about 6.5 knots. We've realised that we have rather over invested in alcohol so we need to get busy. Peter is making the G&Ts! The forecast is less good for Thursday and Friday but we are hoping for the best.
I have to say that barring the minor electrical problem, now sorted, this is a very good boat. It sails well and it has very good accommodation. It has three double cabins, all with en-suite bathrooms, a good roomy saloon and galley. When you consider what is included in the price, we are all big fans of No Stress Yachting [ www.corfuyachtcharters.com ]and are talking about when we can come back. There is so much to see and do in the Ionian - and in a week you can only get a taster.
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