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23.07.2017, 10:04 UTC
Damages caused by the Earthquake
After returning to Kos marina I realized, that there must have been a severe earth movement caused either by the tsunami and/or the earthquake.
Lots of cracks on the outer pantoon as well as on the main part of the marina.
Some damages to the boats, mainly on their stern or when masts hit each other.
On the dry dock some stands collapsed and 2 sailing boats felt aside producing some damage.
Their were 2 casualties I know of by now, but none related to the marina.
Location:
Kos
Position:
Weather:
clear
Wind force:
3 - gentle breeze
Wind direction:
NW
22.07.2017, 09:03 UTC
Guardian Angel
When I left Kos Marina on Thursday afternoon, there was no sign of the disaster, that happened the following night.
While Lady Soul was safely moored at one of the mooringbuoys from Ilias Taverna in Palionissos (Kalymnos island) there was an earthquake with 6.6 Richter just south of Bodrum, which did a lot of damage to Kos maritime infrastructure.
As there is no mobile availability in Palionissos at the moment, I had to go by car over the mountain to Emporio to get in contact with the world.
As far as I know by now, none of my friends were injured, but some had damages.
Now I am on my way back to Kos with mobile internet and I will post a summary later.
Heading:
105°
Speed:
6 kn
Weather:
clear
Wind force:
5 - fresh breeze
Wind direction:
NW
24.06.2017, 12:57 UTC
Roofer at work Besides sailing there are always new opportunities, today roofing together with Christos at my favorite taverna in Palionissos.
Location:
Palionissos
Position:
Weather:
clear
Wind force:
3 - gentle breeze
Wind direction:
N
22.06.2017, 06:12 UTC
Arki anchor recovery
The windlass of my Austrian neighbours started malfunctioning when they came in yesterday, but Helge, my Norvegian neighbour and me paddled out with a dinghy to assist them. The motor of the windlass did not work any more.
So today Manolis Trypas, a fisherman and support from the Hellenic Army recovered the anchor and chain manually.
Another example of international seamanship and Greek hospitality.
Location:
Arki
Position:
Weather:
clear
Wind force:
0 - calm
Wind direction:
N
16.06.2017, 08:46 UTC
Pythagorion
Back to my favorite harbour in Pythagorion.
As always Lady Soul is moored just in front of Gregorys Bar, where I always get excellent service from Sanna and Poppy.
Location:
Pythagoreio Pythagorion von Samos Nisos Samos Samos
Position:
Weather:
fair
Wind force:
2 - light breeze
Wind direction:
NW
15.06.2017, 15:50 UTC
New handmade cushions
The only shop in Arki has really nice small carpets on display. While relaxing in the adjacent coffee shop I liked their cushions, which are made of the carpets.
Sotiria, the shop owner, started immediately to produce some for Lady Soul :)
Location:
Arki
Position:
Weather:
fair
Wind force:
2 - light breeze
Wind direction:
NW
15.06.2017, 13:07 UTC
Relaxing in Arki
Today spontaneously I changed my schedule as light winds easily allowed to go North.
So I am relaxing at one of my favorite spots: Arki
Faliraki Cafe invites for relaxation.
Location:
Arki
Position:
Weather:
fair
Wind force:
2 - light breeze
Wind direction:
NW