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Simi, famous for its beauty and colour – but so windy! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 89)
We really are island hopping our way across Greece, having left Kefalos on the island of Kos for a long day sail south-east to our last spot for this period in Greece, Simi. It is predominantly a downwind sail, and pretty fast at times, but the real action occurs just as we are entering the amazing...
Exploring Nisyros – a massive smoking volcano in Greece! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 88)
It's an early start for us in this episode as we leave Dakini in the gorgeous little harbour on Nisyros to explore the island by car. Nisyros is actually a huge active Volcano and the main highlight we visit first, beating all the tourist buses, is the crater itself. After this spooky, sulfurou...
We go on a road trip around Kos to avoid the meltemi! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 87)
We anchor off Kardamaina Beach about mid way along Kos' south coast. We figure this would be a great place to shelter from the meltemi for a few days, and we were kind of right. First Kel, Helen and Pete do a road trip around Kos itself to avoid the worst of the strong winds. They visit ruins, ...
Astypalaia & Kefalos – from the Cyclades to the Dodecanese! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 86)
Astypalaia is also known as the Butterfly Island due to its unique shape. It does make for great shelter as the Meltemi rolls in and we find a great anchorage to spend a few days, giving the everyone the opportunity to do some exploring on foot. Al does some more spearfishing, and we even get Helen ...
Koufonisia & Schinoussa – amazing islands in the Cyclades! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 85)
Koufonisia Island was everything we were hoping for from the Cyclades. Crystal clear water, lovely sand, and no crowds. First we anchored off Pori Beach in an amazingly sheltered bay. We took the opportunity o explore both the rugged north east of the island and also head in to the lovely town for a...
Heading to the more remote and stunning Cyclades! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 84)
In this episode we first take Helen and Pete back to Parakia so we can do a little tourism, but it is time to head further into the Cyclades. First we head west around Parakia, catching our first fish of the season and our first barracuda in the shallows between Paros and Anti-Paros. We then anchor ...
We’ve made it to Naousa, time for hiking and watersports! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 83)
It is a short hop around the northern side of Paros Island to get from Parakia to the second largest town on the Island, Naousa. As usual, in this episode it is the weather that moves us on as we need to find somewhere with good shelter from the northerlies. First we do a quick resupply off the main...
We are battling the ferries of the Aegean around Despotiko! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 82)
After a couple of nights with friends in Sifnos in the Cyclades we sail east to an amazing anchorage between Despotiko and Antiparos. This move is prompted by the weather but we are stunned by our strongest winds ever while underway at 38kts. We end up dumping the main completely but we do make it s...
More exploring of the Cyclades – Kimolos and Serifos! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 81)
After the massive day in Milos we head around the island to the East and despite pretty poor sailing conditions make it to a great anchorage on the south side of Kimolos. We finally get to try out the Standup Paddleboard and briefly get a wing inflated in this beautiful spot. We then sail further a...
We have a massive day hiking around beautiful Milos! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 80)
We survived the big storm hunkered down in Milos, and now it is time to explore. We sail across the bay and anchor off town to wash Dakini who was covered in orange! We spent the first afternoon heading out to a small lighthouse and checking out town, but the next day is huge! We hike up into the h...
Running from a storm – off to Milos in the Cyclades! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 79)
That's right Kel is back and we are sailing from Vari on the mainland of Greece to Milos in the Cyclades. This is new territory for us and we are super excited to see what these famous and historic islands have to offer. We have an amazing sail south west and stop in Kynthos just in time for s...
Absolutely stunning Plitvice Lakes & Zagreb – love Croatia! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 78)
It's Kel, Helen and Pete's last few days in Croatia before Kel returns to Dakini and their first stop is the truly stunning Plitvice Lakes national park. Waterfalls for miles, crystal clear water and gorgeous forests. Yes this is a unique and incredible area of natural beauty. After the p...
Croatia is awesome – this time we are exploring Split! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 77)
Exploring Croatia with Kel, Helen and Pete continues as they head north, this time to Split. It's a city with an amazing history and architecture and everyone is really enjoying exploring religious sites, forts and parks. Not to mention those pizzas which look great! In this episode you will a...
Dubrovnik – what a stunning coastal town to explore! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 76)
Kel, Helen and Pete have decided to 'jump ship' and have flown to Croatia, first stop - Dubrovnik! They find some gorgeous accommodation opposite a marina about 20mins bus ride from the old city. It is a perfect spot to explore and as you will see in the video Kel is a massive fan of the D...
The last of Aegina before heading off to pickup Kel! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 75)
One of the biggest attractions on Greece's Aegina Island in the Saronic Gulf is the well preserved Temple of Aphaia. Agia Marina, the closest harbour to this site becomes my only destination as I motor, still solo around the island. Unfortunately, but not unexpectedly, the conditions in this e...
Al’s breaking new ground in the Saronic – Aegina & Agistri! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 73)
More solo Al time as I head out from Volugainia further north into the Saronic. I am heading to Aegina first, one of the busiest islands due it's proximity to Athens and busy ferry service. I only spend one night here due to another rolly anchorage and then it's time to head to Agistri. N...
Al is flying solo and exploring Poros! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 72)
That's right! I am flying solo while Kel is in Eastern Europe with her parents. Unfortunately it doesn't start well , after sailing in the rain our VHF aerial falls of. It's really mixed weather in Poros when I arrive but it doesn't ruin the big catamaran boatshow. Then I sail, ...
Hydra – exploring a classic and amazing Greek Island! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 71)
In this episode it is clear Helen and Pete are really getting into cruising life as we head in to explore Hydra. What a classic Greek Island. We have to anchor around the corner in Madraki amongst the other yachts, and walk around into the beautiful but super busy old harbour. We have a great time e...
Sailing the best of Greece with visitors onboard! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 70)
In this episode we are joined in Porto Cheli by Kel's parents Helen and Peter. We have been looking forward to showing them Dakini and the amazing cruising grounds of Greece for ages! Helen and Peter aren't sailors, yet, so we take things slowly by cruising from Porto Cheli to Spetses, th...
A downwind slog across the Peloponnese – with dolphins! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 69)
In this episode we finish our easterly slog across the Peloponnese. Whilst we have had favourable winds it has still been right astern meaning a lot of gybing and long days. We try to get the gennaker out, but it doesn't last long when the winds really pick up. Luckily we maintain enough speed...
A mixed couple of days sailing from Pylos to Porto Kagio! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 68)
A nor'wester is blowing and that means in this episode we need to make tracks! We take advantage of these favourable conditions to get east across the southern end of the Peloponnese. First we sail from Pylos to the island of Methoni, being buzzed by the Air Force along the way. We find a great...
In Pylos – a real favourite – and planning a big upgrade! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 67)
We are in Pylos on Greece's Western Peloponnese recovering from our transit. We have to check in, dine ashore, and do some exploring. Kel rents a car and does a big shopping trip into Kalamata, and Al stays onboard and does some important boat jobs including recommissioning the water maker, re...
The seas keep getting bigger enroute Sicily to Greece! (Sailing Dakini – Leave to Roam Ep. 66)
We leave late evening, just before sunset, in order to get the sails up before dark. We know we have our biggest passage yet, to get from Syracuse on Sicily's East Coast to Pylos in Greece on the Western side of the Peloponnese. We have some great sailing and get into a great watch routine. Th...