vendredi 28 juin 2019

The last run to Gouvià Corfu

We left the island of Orthonoi early morning, the wind was blowing hard, 20-22 kn towards Corfu. It was another window not to miss, we did not want to be stuck at the island.
Finally after 900 miles we met three dolphins, Hélène happy.
Off we went on half genua doing a good 4 kn. After 2 hours the wind dropped and back on engine to the first bay, anchor down, swim and have lunch.
At 2 the wind came back again from the W this time and we sailed all the way past Kassiope and anchor in the bay.


In the morning we left for Kassiopei for some shopping, anchored just outside the port and Helene went on her own to get some stuff.
Then off we went around the bend. After a while we moored in a small bay with a couple of restaurants and a little shop. 
The night was loud with music and wavy with taxiboats going full speed through the mooring. After a while we relocated our mooring to have a little peace.
The morning we moved along the coast to find another spot and finally settled for a empty space. Only 20 min later another 4 boats moored around us.
In late afternoon we motored to the bay of Gouvià and moored for the night. Next morning we were getting ou reserved place in the Marina of Gouvia. Then off to do the paperwork.
After 82 days and 980 Nm we arrived at our destination.

There was the paperwork to be done, first pay the remainder for the port and the 24% VAT and then pay the Tepai the monthly tax for pleasure vessels and than the DEKPA the paper to authorise to sail in Greek waters.
he Tepai has to be done online, I did it all and then the site went bonkers, so I had to use an agent in Corfu, rent a bike, pay the agent 50eu, then with the papers go to the bank and pay cash to the gov 49eu for 3 months, to be redone in October.
With the proof to the marina office pay for the DEKPA 50eu and with the receipt to the Port police. Wait in line for an hour and then they did a 4 page document for another 15eu to sail in Greek waters for a year and then renew.
We got it all done in 2 days!

We got a berth in Gouvia marina... for July and then get lost till mid September, since the port is over full. So in August we`ll go for a sail about.
However after a bit of emailing, they approved a contract for 12 months, which we readily accepted.



Sailing the Med for a mere 1000 miles, we sadly had to discover that the sea is DEAD.
Here an there some small fish, but the seabed is dead. Even here in Corfu. 
Which makes one think how long can we still live...

Still have some water coming into the engine and still have to solve this problem. Gas is difficult, all you can get id Camping gaz bottles, but they are not original, Camping gaz is not in Greece. So they fill up old bottles for a very reasonable price. Difficult though to get your hands on a 2nd bottle.
We are nearly organised and soon can sail to discover other parts of the island and more south also. 


Gouvia Marina

Gouvia Marina

Gouvia Marina the 'little' boats at the entrance of the port

Corfu Town

Corfu Town fortress and port


Corfu Airport between hotels and churches


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