Pozzallo Town Hall

Thursday 14 October 2021

Arrived Pozzallo early morning just ahead of big wind and tied securely to dock. Not much in way of amenities for cost, but the one marinero (dock guy) we interacted with was very good. All paperwork and payment was electronic so never saw any other marina people. Had passports stamped by carabinieri and dined ashore in the afternoon.

Friday

This morning bought produce, relaxed with croissant and latte at a cafe, then around 1400 swung around to nearby dock for top up of water and fuel before departing. Assuming 1.25 USD per Euro and 3.5 liters per gallon, the diesel cost 7.23 dollars per US gallon. Short layover here and not much to see. Pozzallo, Sicily, is a bit down in the tooth.

Saturday

Although Ionian Sea rough, wind is stronger than forecast to help stabilize boat, so it's been reasonably comfortable so far. Wind forecast to ease by midday, but not sea, so expect rest of day to be a wee bit awkward. Nights are very chilly even with cockpit enclosure and days surprisingly warm.

- Afternoon

As supposed, meter and a half sea on the beam and a mere zephyr directly aft. Waves forecast to drop to a meter around midnight, then slowly decrease next two days to half a meter, remaining side-on. Not comfortable without sails, but could be worse. Wind may get, if possible, even lighter requiring noise-maker until dropping hook at destination off Elafonisos Monday. After arrival Peloponnisos, probably have no more overnight passages this year as we contemplate day-hopping through Aegean islands.

Well, due my not feeling very snarky, this was pretty boring. Maybe next time.

"If you don't think every day is a good day, just try missing one."
- Robert Cavett

Jack & Jan