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10 May 2012 | Cavus Limani
Dean
Passing Besadalar, the five island cape, changed our course to north and also brought a change in the wind. Going wing on wing in 20 knots wind had Necessity sailing along at over seven knots. All good things come to an end and our end was a gigantic rock cliff. Jim and Tim did some pole dancing on the foredeck as we brought Necessity about and shaped the sails for a starboard tack. Another tack allowed us to sail into the beautiful sandy beach of Cavus Limani complete with palm trees and beach huts. Most with WiFi, a bit unusual in such a remote location.
Anchoring in 16 feet over sand completed a wonderful day on the water. The dinghy was launched, the engine mounted and we were off to explore the village of Adrasan. Made a deal for our favourite Turkish wine (Villa Doluca) and settled in for a nice meal just off the beach. As darkness closed in my new anchor light began to flash. An LED unit operated with one D cell battery with a photo-sensor imbedded in it - every one uses them here. Goes on when the sun goes down and shuts off at sunrise. And no drain on the ship's aged batteries.
The wind along the coast gets up from the south about noon blowing about Force 2-3. Things go calm before sunset and then a light gusty breeze sets up from the north. Midnight onwards is usually dead calm. Temperatures have been sunny and 25 C, seas are about 22 C.
The scenery continues to be magnificent. Tall mountains all along the coast, some with snow on top. Many sandy beaches set in deep coves. The boat traffic is very light this time of year, mainly Turkish Gulets. We usually see either the Loggerhead or Green Sea turtles each day.